Assistant Professor, Academic Clinician, Cell Therapy and Transplant, Pediatric Oncology

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious medical institution is seeking an Assistant Professor in pediatric hematology/oncology for a non-tenure academic clinician track. This role requires expertise in clinical care for patients with cancer, particularly those undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Responsibilities include teaching medical students and fellows, enrolling patients in clinical trials, and conducting clinical research. Ideal candidates must hold an M.D. or equivalent and be board-certified in pediatric hematology/oncology with a minimum of two years of clinical experience.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience as an attending physician after completion of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship training.

Responsibilities

• Participate in clinical research related to patient care.
• Enroll and treat patients in clinical trials.
• Teach medical students and fellows in pediatric hematology/oncology.

Skills

Pediatric hematology/oncology clinical care

Clinical trial enrollment

Teaching and instruction

Education

M.D. or equivalent degree

Board certification in pediatric hematology/oncology

Job description

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Division of Oncology in the Department of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure academic clinician track. Expertise is required in the specific area of clinical care directly related to patients with cancer and related disorders undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and/or receiving cellular immunotherapy. Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree. Board-certified in pediatric hematology/oncology (or equivalent).

Teaching responsibilities may include didactic and clinical instruction of medical students, residents, fellows in pediatric hematology/oncology or related disciplines.

Clinical responsibilities may include enrolling patients in clinical trials, and treating patients enrolled in clinical trials.

Opportunities will be available to participate in clinical research related to the care of patients with cancer and related disorders undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and/or receiving cellular immunotherapy.

At least two years of experience as an attending physician after completion of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship training is required.

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.