Physician-Scientist/Neuro-Oncologist

Medical Oncology Association of Southern California, Inc.; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dartmouth Cancer Center seeks a Neuro-Oncologist dedicated to clinical and translational research. Candidates should possess strong clinical and academic backgrounds, with a commitment to education and quality patient care. This position offers the chance to build a research portfolio and join an interdisciplinary team within an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Extensive protected academic time

Relocation assistance

Mentoring opportunities

Outstanding interdisciplinary research team

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Neurology- or Medical Oncology-trained Neuro-Oncologist with strong clinical and academic background.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing high-quality cancer care.
• Eligibility for appointment to Dartmouth Health professional clinical staff.

Responsibilities

• Focus on clinical and translational research.
• Develop in-house clinical trials.
• Contribute to educational and research missions at Dartmouth Health.

Skills

Clinical Trials Development

Research Publications

Interpersonal Skills

Teaching Skills

Education

Board Certification in Neurology

Board Certification in Oncology

Academic Credentials for Assistant or Associate Professor

Job description

The Dartmouth Cancer Center (DCC) is one of only 53 NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers and the only one north of Boston and east of Buffalo. DCC is committed to providing access to research-based, high-quality care, advanced technologies, and clinical trials for patients throughout northern New England. Its research, clinical care, and training are integrated at the Cancer Center with priority on translation of innovation, interdisciplinary care, team science, and career development. DCC is an active partner with the CDC-funded New Hampshire Comprehensive Cancer Collaboration and Dartmouth’s CDC-funded Prevention Research Center.

We are recruiting a Neuro-Oncologist whose primary focus will be clinical and translational research. The successful candidate will work in an established Neuro-Oncology Interdisciplinary Program that includes the full spectrum of sub-specialties and support services as well as a strong portfolio of clinical, translational, and basic research.

Who we are seeking:

• Neurology- or Medical Oncology-trained Neuro-oncologist with strong clinical and academic background who desires to develop in-house clinical trials or a successful translational research program
• Demonstrated commitment to education and a record of scholarly accomplishment in the form of either prior research publications, externally funded research grants and/or clinical trial leadership experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing the highest quality and cost-efficient cancer care to patients with a neuro-oncology diagnosis or neurologic complications of cancer and therapy.
• Ability to contribute to the clinical, educational, and research missions at Dartmouth Health and the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College.
• Academic credentials commensurate with appointment at the Geisel School of Medicine at rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.
• Eligibility for appointment to the professional clinical staff at Dartmouth Health.
• Excellent interpersonal, clinical, and teaching skills.
• Board certification in Neurology and Oncology.

What we offer:

• Opportunity to build and grow a dedicated research portfolio.
• Outstanding interdisciplinary research team of clinical investigators, basic scientists, research nurses, and research coordinators.
• Extensive protected academic time and start-up support.
• Mentoring for newer physician-scientists and mentor opportunities for experienced physician-scientists.
• Competitive salary and benefits with relocation assistance.

About Us:

At Dartmouth Health, we believe that the diversity of our patients, people, and community shows a strength we support and celebrate. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone to thrive, honoring all within our organization and the communities we serve. Our belief is simple and actionable: Dartmouth Health is better when we embrace each other with open hearts and minds, confront our biases, and take a stand for equity and inclusion.

Dartmouth Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.