Moffitt Physician Scientist

CO4000 H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute Lifetime Cancer Screening Center, Inc. (d; United States; On-site; USD 200,000 - 304,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Start-up package

Access to tissue and data resources

Collaborative faculty

Large patient volumes

State-of-the-art technology and data

Job summary

Moffitt Cancer Center in Florida seeks physician-scientists to expand translational research in oncology. The successful candidate will continue independent research with clinical expertise in medical oncology, surgical oncology, radiation oncology, or pathology, and join tumor-specific Departments based on interests.

They will work with the Department Chair to develop clinical trials or translational studies leveraging Moffitt's precision medicine, immune therapy, and cancer evolution

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD degree and board certification in hematology/oncology.
• Florida medical license and DEA registration required.
• ACLS certification as required by privileges.
• Strong scientific training and emphasis on cancer research.
• Rank at Assistant, Associate, or Professor level depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead translational research projects aligned with precision medicine.
• Develop and facilitate clinical trials and translational studies.
• Collaborate with Department Chairs and interdisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to patient care within oncology while pursuing research.
• Support data resources and use shared facilities for studies.

Education

MD/PhD Degree

Board certified (or eligible) in Hematology/Oncology

Florida Medical License

DEA License

ACLS certification

Science Training

Strong cancer research focus

Assistant/Associate/Professor rank

Job description

Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times’ Top Workplaces.

Summary The Division of Clinical Science at the Moffitt Cancer Center is seeking physician scientists to expand translational research. The successful candidate will continue his/her own independent research in the field of cancer. Candidates must have clinical expertise and training in medical oncology, surgical oncology, radiation oncology, or pathology. Candidates will join tumor specific Departments based on their research and clinical interests and will participate in patient care and facilitate interdisciplinary team science. It is anticipated that the candidate will work closely with their Department Chair to facilitate the development of clinical trials or translational research studies that capitalize on Moffitt expertise in precision medicine, immune and cellular therapy, and evolution of cancer development and resistance. Candidates will become members of one of the five major CCSG Research Programs -Molecular Medicine, Tumor Immunology, Cancer Biology and Evolution, Cancer Epidemiology, and Health Outcomes & Behavior. In addition, four Centers of Excellence in Lung Cancer, Skin Cancer, Evolutionary Therapy, and Immunization &Infection Research in Cancer support transdisciplinary research and infrastructure.

The position will be supported by

• generous start-up package;
• access to existing tissue and data resources;
• numerous, collaborative and supportive faculty;
• large patient volumes to support research;
• outstanding shared resources that provide state of the art technology, as well as data science expertise.

Qualifications: Education/Licensure:

• MD +/- PhD Degree
• Board certified (or eligible) in Hematology/Oncology
• Florida Medical License
• DEA License
• ACLS as required by privileges granted through Medical Staff Requirements:
• Science Training
• Strong Research focus on cancers
• Assistant, Associate, or Professor level rank

Salary Range $199,555.20 - $304,236.40 Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions. We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly review compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce.

1. Equal Employment Opportunity

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