Thoracic Medical Oncologist

American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston is seeking a Thoracic Medical Oncologist for the Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology. The role prioritizes clinical care of thoracic cancer patients with opportunities to participate in translational research and clinical trials.

The position involves teaching students, house staff, and fellows in both clinic and inpatient settings, and may include developing and leading research collaborations within the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center network.

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD degree and board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for patients with thoracic malignancies.
• Engage in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows in clinic and inpatient settings.
• Participate in clinical and translational research projects as part of Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology.

Education

MD or MD/PhD

Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology

Job description

DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE
Dedicated to Discovery…Committed to Care

Thoracic Medical Oncologist
Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology

The Carole M. and Philip L. Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology, Department of Medical Oncology at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI), and the Department of Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, are seeking a thoracic oncologist. The focus of this position is on clinical care of patients with thoracic malignancies. Clinical and translational investigation with experience in clinical trials is valued but not required. The successful candidate will engage in teaching students, house staff, and fellows in the clinic and inpatient settings and is also expected to take an active role in the Lowe Center’s clinical activities, which may include the ability to develop, participate in, and lead clinical or translational research projects. The Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology integrates multidisciplinary treatment, outpatient care, clinical trials, and coordination of laboratory research on patients with thoracic malignancies.

The position will be based in both the Department of Medical Oncology at DFCI and the Department of Medicine at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and includes collaboration with other institutions affiliated with the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center and the Harvard Medical School.

The academic appointment will be at the Instructor/Assistant/Associate Professor level at Harvard Medical School and determined by the applicant's credentials. Salary and benefits will be competitive with other institutions. Applicants should have an MD or MD/PhD degree and should be board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology.

Jacob Sands, MD

Associate Director, Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

450 Brookline Avenue; DA-1240, Boston, MA 02215
Administrative Director Contact: Emily Silverman
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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.