Assistant Professor - Department of Lymphoma

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Lymphoma, invites applications for an Assistant Professor with sub-specialty in Lymphoma. The role emphasizes clinical research in aggressive lymphoid malignancies, with a focus on CNS lymphomas, novel therapeutics, stem cell transplantation, and cellular immunotherapies.

The successful candidate will lead translational clinical research, mentor junior faculty and fellows, and seek external funding to advance prevention, diagnosis,

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a strong record in clinical investigation and translational research in aggressive lymphoid malignancies.
• Experience with CNS lymphomas, novel therapeutics, stem cell transplantation or cellular immunotherapies is desirable.
• Candidates should have demonstrated ability to mentor junior faculty and fellows.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop translational clinical research programs within the lymphoma department.
• Mentor trainees and collaborate with clinicians, scientists and physician-scientists across the institution.
• Pursue external funding and contribute to the department's mission and national cancer research priorities.

Skills

Clinical research

Outcomes research

Lymphoma expertise

Education

MD or MD/PhD

Tools

Biostatistics software

Job description

Department of Lymphoma

Job Title: Assistant Professor

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Lymphoma, is recruiting for a clinical research faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor with sub-specialty in Lymphoma. Physicians who have extensive research experience in clinical investigation and outcomes research in aggressive lymphoid malignancies, including central nervous system lymphomas with particular emphasis on novel therapeutics, stem cell transplantation, and cellular immunotherapies, are strongly encouraged to apply. Research efforts will focus on advancing innovative approaches for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of lymphoma and related hematologic malignancies, supporting national cancer research priorities and improving health outcomes for patients in the United States. Faculty rank and space will be provided consistent with experience. The successful candidate will have an established record of research in cancer biology and hematologic malignancies, with a focus on advancing translational discoveries that improve the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and outcomes of patients with lymphoma and related blood cancers. The candidate will have protected time to lead and develop programss, translational clinical research and scholarly activities in keeping within the goals of the department. The selected candidate will seek appropriate funding mechanisms to support translational and clinical research, and assist with mentoring young faculty, fellows, and other trainees, as well as contribute to the overall mission of the department. There are multiple opportunities for collaboration with other clinicians, scientists and physician-scientists within the institution.

The salary range is $320,145-$419,518 and will be based on the applicant’s qualifications and experience.

MD Anderson Cancer Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws, unless such distinction is required by law. All positions at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center are security sensitive and subject to examination of criminal history record information. Smoke-free and drug-free environment.