Urologist - Surgeon-Scientist

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Relocation assistance

Collaboration with University at Buffalo

Job summary

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a Urologist - Surgeon-Scientist to join our Urology practice in Buffalo, NY. This role offers the chance to focus on bladder cancer with 50% dedicated research time. Ideal for an academically driven candidate passionate about combining clinical excellence with impactful research.

Join a nationally recognized department committed to advanced urologic oncology care, fostering innovation, mentorship, and research collaboration.

Qualifications

• Board eligibility or certification in Urology required.
• Strong clinical and research orientation in urologic oncology.
• Dedication to patient-centered care and scientific discovery.

Responsibilities

• Develop an independent research program.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide comprehensive urologic oncology care.

Skills

Clinical expertise in urologic oncology

Interest in bladder cancer

Passion for mentorship and education

Strong communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Education

MD, DO, or equivalent degree

Board Certification in Urology

Job description

Urologist - Surgeon-Scientist

About the Role

The Department of Urology at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a Urologist to join our growing academic Urology practice serving Buffalo and Western New York. This is a unique opportunity for a Surgeon-Scientist to build a robust urologic oncology practice while advancing innovative translational and laboratory-based research within one of the nation’s premier cancer centers.

The successful candidate will enjoy a full-spectrum urologic oncology practice with a particular focus on bladder cancer, while benefiting from 50% protected academic time dedicated to basic science, translational, and clinical research efforts. Physicians in this role will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary experts across medical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, genomics, and translational science to help shape the future of GU cancer care and discovery.

This role is ideal for an academically driven surgeon who is passionate about combining clinical excellence with impactful research, mentorship, and multidisciplinary innovation.

What You’ll Do

• Dedicate approximately 50% effort toward basic science, translational, and/or clinical research initiatives
• Develop an independent, externally funded research program aligned with institutional priorities
• Collaborate with laboratory scientists, physician-scientists, and multidisciplinary investigators across Roswell Park
• Participate in translational research efforts advancing bladder cancer and GU oncology discovery
• Publish and present scholarly work at national and international academic forums
• Teach and mentor learners across all levels including medical students, residents, fellows, and trainees
• Participate in academic conferences, research mentorship, and institutional educational initiatives
• Foster a collaborative environment emphasizing innovation, scientific rigor, and continuous learning
• Participate actively in multidisciplinary clinics, research programs, and collaborative oncology initiatives
• Engage with Roswell Park’s Men’s Sexual Health Program and integrated supportive care services
• Support a culture aligned with High Reliability Organization principles emphasizing excellence, accountability, compassion, and teamwork
• Provide comprehensive urologic oncology care with a focus on bladder cancer and complex GU malignancies
• Deliver patient-centered surgical and oncologic care utilizing advanced therapies and technologies
• Participate in multidisciplinary GU oncology clinics and tumor boards
• Collaborate closely with medical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, radiology, and supportive care teams
• Contribute to innovative and evidence-based approaches to GU cancer treatment and survivorship

About The Department

The Department of Urology at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is nationally recognized for its multidisciplinary approach to genitourinary cancer care, translational research, and surgical innovation. Faculty collaborate closely across urology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, genomics, and translational science to advance precision medicine and improve outcomes for patients with GU malignancies.

As America’s first cancer center and the only NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Upstate New York, Roswell Park offers an exceptional academic environment with robust research infrastructure, extensive clinical trial access, and strong institutional support for surgeon-scientists and translational discovery.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Join the nation’s first cancer center and an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center committed to transforming cancer care, research, and education
• Collaborate within a highly interdisciplinary academic environment dedicated to innovation, mentorship, and scientific discovery
• Access robust institutional research infrastructure, including Biostatistics, Biomedical Research Informatics, Bioinformatics, and the Data Bank and Biorepository Shared Resources
• Utilize precision oncology and epidemiologic data resources through ORIEN (Oncology Research Information Exchange Network)
• Work alongside passionate colleagues deeply committed to community outreach, engagement, and health equity
• Opportunity for an academic appointment with the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
• Thrive in Buffalo, New York — a welcoming, affordable, and culturally vibrant city with a growing medical and research corridor

What You’ll Bring

• MD, DO, or equivalent degree with Board Eligibility or Board Certification in Urology
• Strong clinical expertise and interest in urologic oncology with a focus on bladder cancer
• Commitment to multidisciplinary, patient-centered GU oncology care
• Passion for translational research, laboratory investigation, and scientific discovery
• Interest and ability to develop an externally funded independent research program
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively across clinical and scientific disciplines
• Passion for mentorship, education, and academic medicine
• Executive presence, intellectual curiosity, and strong communication skills
• Commitment to advancing innovation in GU oncology through research and clinical excellence
• Dedication to fostering a culture grounded in inclusion, accountability, compassion, safety, scientific rigor, and High Reliability Organization principles

Additional Highlights

• Approximately 50% protected research time supporting basic science and translational research initiatives
• Competitive salary, relocation assistance, productivity incentives, and comprehensive benefits
• Potential ability to sponsor H1 visas
• Participation in multidisciplinary GU clinics, tumor boards, and advanced procedural programs
• Excellent work/life balance within a collaborative academic environment

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

License and Certification Requirement

• License or permit to practice as a Medical Doctor in the State of New York.
• Possession of or eligibility for a valid medical specialty certificate in Urologic Oncology.

Education and Experience

Medical Doctor degree and prior full-time experience in the specialty of Urologic Oncology.

Note

Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited school, college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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