Lung Cancer Physician-Scientist in Thoracic Oncology
Kansas Health System
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Job summary
The University of Kansas Health System invites applications for a Physician Scientist in Medical Oncology, specializing in Lung Cancer/Thoracic Oncology. The role combines clinical leadership with an externally funded research program, leveraging KU Cancer Center resources and a growing thoracic oncology portfolio.
The successful candidate will collaborate across departments, mentor trainees, pursue NIH/NCI funding, and help translate discoveries into improved patient outcomes within a
Qualifications
- MD/DO/MD-PhD or equivalent.
- Board certified or board eligible in Medical Oncology.
- Evidence of scholarly productivity including peer‑reviewed publications.
Responsibilities
- Establish an innovative, externally funded research program in thoracic malignancies.
- Lead translational and clinical research in tumor biology, molecular profiling, and immunotherapy.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across oncology, pulmonology, pathology, radiology, surgery, and population sciences.
- Mentor trainees and junior faculty; publish findings and present at meetings.
Skills
Education
Job description
The University of Kansas Health System invites applications for a Physician Scientist in Medical Oncology, specializing in Lung Cancer/Thoracic Oncology. The role combines clinical leadership with an externally funded research program, leveraging KU Cancer Center resources and a growing thoracic oncology portfolio.
The successful candidate will collaborate across departments, mentor trainees, pursue NIH/NCI funding, and help translate discoveries into improved patient outcomes within a
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