Assistant Professor: Robotic Colorectal Surgery

MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 407,000 - 507,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston seeks a full-time Assistant Professor in the Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery to develop translational and clinical research programs with a focus on robotics and minimally invasive colorectal cancer care.

The successful candidate will lead clinical and translational research, pursue clinical trials and outcomes studies, contribute to teaching, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to advance standards of care and improve

Qualifications

• MD with board eligibility or board certification in General Surgery and Colon and Rectal Surgery or CGSO.
• 5 years post clinical degree with clinician, clinical scientist or GME trainee.
• Leadership experience as head of safety, operational medical director, or medical lead within a hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead innovative clinical and translational research programs in colorectal cancer.
• Develop clinical trials and outcomes research to improve treatment effectiveness and standards of care.
• Engage in teaching and mentoring of students, residents and fellows.
• Present findings at major conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals.

Skills

Robotics surgery

Minimally invasive surgery

Clinical research

Leadership

Education

MD degree

Board certification in General Surgery and Colon & Rectal Surgery or CGSO

Job description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston seeks a full-time Assistant Professor in the Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery to develop translational and clinical research programs with a focus on robotics and minimally invasive colorectal cancer care.

The successful candidate will lead clinical and translational research, pursue clinical trials and outcomes studies, contribute to teaching, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to advance standards of care and improve