Breast Medical Oncology

American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO); City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking full-time faculty members specializing in breast cancer research and clinical care. This exciting role offers the opportunity to lead a multidisciplinary breast oncology program and expand clinical trial portfolios. Candidates will engage in patient care, research, teaching, and community outreach, contributing significantly to the University of Rochester's mission. With a competitive salary and generous benefits, this position promises a fulfilling career in an innovative environment dedicated to advancing cancer care and education.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree required; fellowship in Medical Oncology or Hematology/Oncology necessary.
• Eligible for New York medical licensure.

Responsibilities

• Lead breast oncology group and clinical research program.
• Participate in patient care, teaching, and administrative duties.

Skills

Patient care

Research

Teaching

Community outreach

Administrative duties

Education

MD/DO degree

Completion of fellowship in Medical Oncology or Hematology/Oncology

Job description

Description:

The Division of Hematology and Oncology within the Department of Medicine, at the Wilmot Cancer Institute of the University of Rochester Medical Center is recruiting full-time faculty member(s) specializing in research and clinical care of patients with breast cancer. The Wilmot Cancer Institute and University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry serve as major resources for cancer care, research, education, and community outreach in central and Western New York State. This position will be at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor level, commensurate with experience and qualifications in the Division of Hematology and Oncology.

The Pluta breast oncology program at Wilmot Cancer Institute is a multidisciplinary program consisting of surgical oncology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, breast imaging, and pathology sub-specialists. The selected candidate(s) will have the opportunity to lead the breast oncology group and clinical research program, continuing to expand the existing breast oncology clinical trial portfolio. Ideal candidate(s) would be able to build a cross-disease site early Phase clinical trial program with others in the Wilmot Cancer Institute. The selected candidate will also participate in the clinical and instructional activities of the Division of Hematology and Oncology.

Duties may at times include any combination of the following: Patient care, teaching, independent or sponsored research, administrative duties, community outreach, and University-related public service. The exact distribution of these responsibilities will vary from time to time according to University, department, division needs, your interests, and the candidate’s career trajectory. In general, this application will be expected to be a productive member of the University community, whether productivity is measured by patient care, active research, teaching, and administrative service. It is expected that time will be divided between research activities and clinical activities, including patient care, outreach, teaching, and administration. A competitive salary, generous benefits, programmatic and research support will be provided.

Qualifications:

Applicants must possess:

• MD/DO degree (or foreign equivalent)
• Completion of a fellowship in Medical Oncology or Hematology/Oncology and American Board of Internal Medicine eligible or certified in Medical Oncology or Hematology (or foreign equivalent)
• Eligible for medical licensure in the state of New York.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should submit the following:

1. Letter of interest addressed to Search Committee Chair Dr. Chunkit Fung, [e-mail]
2. Curriculum vitae
3. List of three (3) references

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

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