Cancer-Focused Physician-Scientist & Academic Pathologist

The University of Kansas Health System

North Kansas City (MO)

On-site

USD 220,000 - 360,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance
Health, dental, vision insurance
CME allowance
LTD/STD and life insurance
Professional liability coverage
Generous retirement contribution

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System's Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine invites applications for a Cancer-Focused Physician Scientist or Academic Pathologist. The ideal candidate will lead an externally funded program in cancer biology or translational oncology, collaborating across the KU Cancer Center and clinical teams.

The role emphasizes 25%–30% clinical service within a pathology subspecialty and active involvement in graduate and residency education, with access to robust

Qualifications

  • MD or MD/PhD required.
  • Board eligibility/certification in anatomic and/or clinical pathology required.
  • Demonstrated excellence in cancer biology or related research.
  • Eligible for medical licensure in Kansas and Missouri.

Responsibilities

  • Lead an independent, externally funded research program in cancer-focused investigation.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the department, KU Cancer Center, and broader academic community.
  • Participate 25%–30% in clinical service within a pathology subspecialty.
  • Contribute to education of graduate, medical student, and residency programs.

Skills

Cancer biology research
Translational oncology
Clinical collaboration

Education

MD or MD/PhD
Board Eligible/Certified in Anatomic and/or Clinical Pathology

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System's Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine invites applications for a Cancer-Focused Physician Scientist or Academic Pathologist. The ideal candidate will lead an externally funded program in cancer biology or translational oncology, collaborating across the KU Cancer Center and clinical teams.

The role emphasizes 25%–30% clinical service within a pathology subspecialty and active involvement in graduate and residency education, with access to robust

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