Open Rank Pediatric Oncology Physician-Scientist

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a full-time, open-rank tenure/tenure-track physician-scientist for the Division of Hematology-Oncology. This role involves contributing to research and providing clinical care to patients, alongside leading an independent research program.

The division consists of 17 faculty and 16 nurse practitioners, focusing on pediatric cancer genomics and innovative therapies. Ideal candidates should have strong qualifications in pediatric hematology-oncology and a commitment to education and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Must have a professional medical degree.
• Completion of a three-year advanced fellowship in pediatric hematology-oncology is required.
• Certification or eligibility in pediatric hematology-oncology is mandatory.
• Candidates must be eligible for a North Carolina medical license.

Responsibilities

• Lead and administer an independent research program.
• Provide clinical coverage on the inpatient hematology-oncology unit.
• Instruct postdoctoral clinical and research fellows, residents, and students.

Skills

Pediatric hematology-oncology expertise

Research program leadership

Clinical instruction

Education

Professional medical degree

Completion of a three-year advanced fellowship in pediatric hematology-oncology

American Board of Pediatrics certification

Eligibility for a North Carolina medical license

Job description

Position Summary

The Division of Hematology‑Oncology at the University of North Carolina is seeking a full‑time, open‑rank tenure/tenure‑track physician‑scientist to contribute to the division’s research mission in laboratory and clinical research and to provide clinical care to patients. The faculty member will be appointed to the G. Denman Hammon Professorship in Childhood Cancer.

The Division of Hematology‑Oncology in the Department of Pediatrics consists of 17 faculty members and 16 nurse practitioners. Areas of oncological expertise include hematopoietic and solid‑tumor treatments. The division’s investigators are members of the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute‑certified center that focuses on pediatric cancer genomics, drug discovery, chromatin biology, and cellular immunotherapies, including first‑in‑children CAR‑T‑cell clinical trials.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this position will be shared between research and clinical commitments. The candidate will lead and administer an independent research program and may receive a joint appointment to a basic‑science department or graduate curriculum based on research and teaching interests. The selected applicant will provide coverage on the inpatient hematology‑oncology unit, offer instruction to postdoctoral clinical and research fellows, residents, and medical and graduate students, and maintain a commitment to educational activities.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Professional medical degree, completion of a three‑year advanced fellowship in pediatric hematology‑oncology, American Board of Pediatrics certification or eligibility in pediatric hematology‑oncology, and eligibility for a North Carolina medical license.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Applicants whose research focuses on the pathophysiological basis of childhood cancers, therapeutic development, or genetic or environmental associations are especially encouraged to apply.