Urologist - Surgeon-Scientist

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center; United States; On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Work/life balance

Job summary

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a Urologist to enhance a urologic oncology practice focusing on bladder cancer. This role includes 50% protected academic time for research and collaboration across various specialties.

The ideal candidate will have a background in urologic oncology and a commitment to multidisciplinary, patient-centered care, alongside an interest in scientific discovery and education.

Qualifications

• License or permit to practice as a Medical Doctor in the State of New York.
• Possession of a valid medical specialty certificate in Urologic Oncology.
• Medical Doctor degree with full-time experience in Urologic Oncology.

Responsibilities

• Dedicate 50% effort towards research initiatives.
• Develop an independent, externally funded research program.
• Participate in multidisciplinary GU clinics and tumor boards.

Skills

Clinical expertise in urologic oncology

Collaboration across disciplines

Strong communication skills

Passion for mentorship and education

Education

MD, DO, or equivalent degree

Board Eligibility or Board Certification in Urology

Job description

About the Role

A Urology department at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center seeks a Urologist to build a urologic oncology practice while advancing translational research. The candidate will provide full‑spectrum care with a focus on bladder cancer, along with approximately 50% protected academic time for research.

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 is nationally recognized for its multidisciplinary approach to genitourinary cancer care, translational research, and surgical innovation. Faculty collaborate closely across disciplines to advance precision medicine and improve outcomes for patients with GU malignancies.

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
• 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

Qualifications

License or permit to practice as a Medical Doctor in the State of New York.

1. Possession of or eligibility for a valid medical specialty certificate in Urologic Oncology
2. Medical Doctor degree and prior full‑time experience in the specialty of Urologic Oncology

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy‑related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law. Reasonable Accommodation Request RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.