Urologic Oncologist (Open Rank)

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 382,000 - 466,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits for employee and

Life insurance coverage

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers University seeks an Urologic Oncologist (Open Rank) in CINJ - Urology Oncology to join a multidisciplinary GU Oncology Program. The role emphasizes clinical excellence, scholarly activity, and innovation, with opportunities in disease-focused clinical and translational research and leadership within Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

The position offers an academic appointment in Surgery and the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, with potential leadership opportunities

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent required.
• Society of Urologic Oncology-accredited fellowship training required.
• Experience with conventional open surgery and robotic-assisted surgery.
• Board eligible/certified.

Responsibilities

• Expected clinical effort will be .60 -.70.
• Participate in team research and/or funded research as a significant contributor.
• Develop a disease-focused clinical and research program.
• Faculty rank and salary will be commensurate with experience.

Skills

Open surgery experience

Robotic-assisted surgery

Team collaboration

Clinical trial development

Education

MD or equivalent

SOIO-accredited fellowship

Tools

Robotic systems

Job description

Position Details

Recruitment/Posting Title: Urologic Oncologist (Open Rank)

Department: CINJ - Urology Oncology

Salary Details: A minimum of $424,000 Salary commensurate with rank

Offer Information: The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits: Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Posting Summary: We seek an academic urologic oncologist at the assistant, associate, or professor level, to join our collaborative multidisciplinary Genitourinary (GU) Oncology Program. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment toexcellence in clinical care, academic scholarship, and innovation. Candidates with expertise and interest in clinical trial development, investigator-initiated research, translational science, and multidisciplinary cancer care are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will have demonstrated clinical expertise and technical proficiency in the management of complex genitourinary malignancies and will have the opportunity to develop a disease-focused clinical and research program.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a dynamic team and academic environment with access to a broad and diverse patient population, multidisciplinary clinical expertise, and a robust infrastructure for clinical investigation and translational research.

Academic appointment will be in the Department of Surgery and the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Leadership opportunities exist for qualified candidates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Expected clinical effort will be .60 -.70.
• Participate in team research and/or funded research as a significant contributor.
• Develop a disease-focused clinical and research program
• Faculty rank and salary will be commensurate with experience.

Position Status: Full Time

Posting Number: 26FA0847

Posting Open Date: 09/28/2026

Posting Close Date: 05/01/2027

Qualifications

Minimum Education/Specialty, License/Certification:

• MD or equivalent
• Society of Urologic Oncology-accredited fellowship training
• Experience with conventional open surgery and robotic-assisted surgery
• Board eligible/certified

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Strong interest in developing a robust GU disease-specific program and playing an important role within a multidisciplinary GU Program
• Training in clinical/translational research

Preferred Qualifications

Expertise and interest in clinical trial development, investigator-initiated research and/or translational science

Overview

Rutgers Health

New Jersey's premier academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students and trainees, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our elite and renowned faculty are teachers, health researchers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education and training in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. An important mission of RBHS is to promote the careers of faculty, staff, and learners.

Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

As one of the nation's comprehensive medical schools, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS) is dedicated to pursuing excellence in education, research, healthcare delivery, and the promotion of community health. In cooperation with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, the medical school's principal affiliate, they comprise New Jersey's premier academic medical center. In addition, RWJMS has 34 other hospital affiliates and ambulatory care sites throughout the region. RWJMS encompasses