Lung Cancer Thoracic Oncology Physician-Scientist
UKP University of Kansas Physicians
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Job summary
The University of Kansas Health System and KU Cancer Center invite applications for a Physician Scientist specializing in Lung Cancer to join the Division of Medical Oncology and the Thoracic Oncology Program. This full‑time faculty position offers academic rank commensurate with experience, a competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits.
The successful candidate will lead translational and clinical investigations, collaborate across oncology, pulmonology, pathology, radiology, and surgery,
Qualifications
- MD/DO/MD-PhD or equivalent doctoral degree.
- Board certified or board eligible in Medical Oncology.
- Demonstrated expertise in thoracic malignancies and translational research.
Responsibilities
- Establish an innovative, externally funded research program in thoracic malignancies.
- Lead translational and clinical research on tumor biology, molecular profiling, and targeted therapies.
- Collaborate with oncology, pulmonology, pathology, radiology, surgery, and population health sciences.
- Design and conduct investigator‑initiated studies and contribute to national cooperative group trials.
- Mentor graduate students, residents, clinical fellows, and junior faculty.
- Publish findings in high‑impact journals and present at major meetings.
- Pursue extramural funding through NIH, NCI, DoD, foundations, and industry partners.
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Education
Job description
The University of Kansas Health System and KU Cancer Center invite applications for a Physician Scientist specializing in Lung Cancer to join the Division of Medical Oncology and the Thoracic Oncology Program. This full‑time faculty position offers academic rank commensurate with experience, a competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits.
The successful candidate will lead translational and clinical investigations, collaborate across oncology, pulmonology, pathology, radiology, and surgery,
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