Director of Pediatric Hematologic Malignancies

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 210,000 - 247,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package for health, life, and retirement

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an established physician scientist/pediatric oncologist to lead efforts in translational oncology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. The ideal candidate will be a board-certified pediatric oncologist with a strong academic background in leukemia and/or lymphoma research.

Clinical responsibilities include caring for children with hematologic malignancies. Protected research time will be provided, tailored to the needs of the selected candidate. Applicants are encouraged to apply with their CV and a statement of interest.

Qualifications

• Board certified or board eligible in Pediatrics and Oncology.
• Active medical license in the State of Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts in translational oncology and clinical trials.
• Care for children, adolescents, and young adults with hematologic malignancies.
• Align research activities with interests in pediatric hematologic malignancies.

Education

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) from an accredited medical school

Job description

Salary

$210,000-$247,000 per year

Job Description

The Division of Pediatric Oncology, Department of Oncology and the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine are recruiting an established physician scientist/pediatric oncologist with research and clinical expertise in the field of pediatric hematologic malignancies. The candidate will lead efforts in translational oncology, clinical trials, and clinical care in the Pediatric Hematologic Malignancies Program at the SKCCC.

The ideal candidate will be an established Associate Professor (or equivalent, or above), board‑certified pediatric oncologist with a record of successful academic productivity in leukemia and/or lymphoma research. Clinical responsibilities will focus on the care of children, adolescents and young adults with hematologic malignancies. Research activities will be aligned with the candidate’s interests and expertise but should center around pediatric hematologic malignancies and clinical trials and program building efforts. Protected time for research activities will be afforded and tailored appropriately to the selected candidate.

The candidate will join an active multi‑disciplinary Pediatric Oncology Program at SKCCC, an NCI‑designated comprehensive cancer center. The Department of Oncology consists of 165 faculty members in all disciplines of oncology (including Pediatric Oncology) and partners closely with dedicated surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists and other experts essential for the comprehensive care of cancer patients across all ages.

Qualifications

• Education: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) from an accredited medical school.
• Licensure: Board certified or board eligible in Pediatrics and Oncology.
• Active medical license in the State of Maryland.

Application Instructions

Applicants should apply to this posting and include a curriculum vitae and a statement of interest.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. The university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors that are irrelevant to the program involved.

Salary Range

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, including the successful candidate’s geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

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Background Checks

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre‑employment background check including education verification.

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Vaccine Requirements

Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID‑19 vaccine. The COVID‑19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID‑19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

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