Director of Pediatric Hematologic Malignancies - #Faculty

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 210,000 - 247,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The ideal candidate is an associate professor or equivalent or above, board-certified in Pediatrics and Oncology, with a

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Board certified or board eligible in Pediatrics and Oncology.
• Active medical license in the State of Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts in translational oncology, clinical trials and clinical care.
• Advance the Pediatric Hematologic Malignancies Program at SKCCC.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and build programs.
• Provide protected time for research activities tailored to the candidate.

Skills

Pediatric oncology

Clinical trials

Translational research

Leadership

Education

MD/DO

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, adolescent and young adult patients with hematologic malignancies, and research activities will be aligned with the interests and expertise of the candidate but should center around pediatric hematologic malignancies. A major focus of the candidate should be in clinical trials and program building efforts. Protected time for research activities will be afforded and will be tailored appropriately to the final 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.

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.

Salary

$210,000-$247,000 per year

The referenced salary range reflects base pay, which is based on faculty rank and years at rank. This salary range does not include all components of the Department of Oncology faculty compensation program or pay from participation in the Department of Oncology incentive compensation programs. Therefore, the actual compensation paid to the selected candidate may vary from the salary range stated herein. For more information, please contact John McNally, [e-mail].

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. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include 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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Job Type

Full Time