Open Rank Pediatric Oncology Physician-Scientist

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill seeks a full-time, open-rank tenure/tenure-track physician-scientist to lead research and provide clinical care in pediatric hematology-oncology.

This position includes shared responsibilities between research and clinical commitments, with an emphasis on education for fellows, residents, and students. Qualified candidates should hold a professional medical degree and have completed advanced fellowship training in pediatric hematology-oncology.

Qualifications

• Professional medical degree required.
• Completion of a three-year advanced fellowship in pediatric hematology-oncology.
• American Board of Pediatrics certification or eligibility required.
• Must be eligible for a NC medical license.

Responsibilities

• Lead and administer an independent research program.
• Provide clinical care to patients in the hematology-oncology unit.
• Involve in teaching postdoctoral fellows, residents, and students.

Education

Professional medical degree

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

American Board of Pediatrics certification or eligibility in pediatric hematology-oncology

Eligibility for a North Carolina license to practice medicine

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 or clinical research and to provide clinical care to our patients. The faculty member will be appointed to the G. Denman Hammon Professorship in Childhood Cancer.

The responsibilities of this position will be shared between research and clinical commitments. The candidate will lead and administer an independent research program. Joint appointment to a basic science department or graduate curriculum may be available based on research and teaching interests. The selected applicant will also be involved in the education mission of the institution with opportunities to teach postdoctoral clinical and research fellows, residents, and medical and graduate students. The candidate will provide coverage on our inpatient hematology‑oncology unit. Preference will be given to candidates with a history of independent funding and a long‑term commitment to research and teaching.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Professional medical degree.
• Completion of a three‑year advanced fellowship training in pediatric hematology‑oncology.
• American Board of Pediatrics certification or eligibility in pediatric hematology‑oncology.
• Eligibility for a North Carolina license to practice medicine.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.