Assistant Professor, Neuro-Oncology & Gamma Knife Specialist

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 675,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Washington School of Medicine invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor without tenure by reason of funding (WOT). Start date July 1, 2027, with responsibilities in clinical care, research, and teaching across UW Medicine and affiliated centers.

Candidates will lead glioma care, participate in multidisciplinary teams, develop independent laboratory research, and mentor trainees.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree required.
• Eligible for Washington State medical license.
• Board certified or board eligible by ABNS.
• Expertise in cranial neurosurgical oncology and radiosurgery.
• Evidence of basic or translational brain tumor research.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical care for patients with malignant brain tumors.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning and clinical trials.
• Develop and supervise a translational research program in glioma biology.
• Collaborate across UW Medicine, Alvord Brain Tumor Center, and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center.
• Engage in teaching and supervision of students, residents, and fellows.

Skills

Neurosurgical oncology

Stereotactic radiosurgery

Laboratory research

USMLE steps eligibility

Education

MD or foreign equivalent

MD/PhD (foreign equivalent acceptable)

Tools

Gamma Knife

Job description

The Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Washington School of Medicine invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor without tenure by reason of funding (WOT). Start date July 1, 2027, with responsibilities in clinical care, research, and teaching across UW Medicine and affiliated centers.

Candidates will lead glioma care, participate in multidisciplinary teams, develop independent laboratory research, and mentor trainees.