Clinical Trial and Translational Research Breast Medical Oncology

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CLINICAL TRIAL AND TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH BREAST MEDICAL ONCOLOGY Huntsman Cancer Institute An NCI Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center Division of Oncology Department of Internal Medicine University of Utah Huntsman Cancer Institute HCI and the Oncology Division in the Department of Internal Medicine in the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah are making a major investment in expanding our Translational Research Program in Breast Cancer. We are recruiting an outstanding clinician with an interest in forging collaborations with a vibrant team of clinicians and scientists. Our existing faculty conduct cuttingedge clinical and translational research in oncology with a particular interest in biomarkerdriven and/or practicechanging clinical trials immunotherapy genomics and patientderived xenografts and organoids. Collaborative teams at HCI also include an outstanding group of basic scientists working in breast cancer. Applications are encouraged from Assistant Associate or Full Professors leading successful NIH funded research programs in this area. We are recruiting faculty candidates in either clinical or tenure track; rank depending on qualifications. The successful candidate will be appointed as a faculty member in the Department of Internal Medicine and depending on qualifications may have opportunity of appointment to a leadership position in the HCI Cancer Center. Candidates must have an MD or DO and an established or highly promising translational research career with a track record of successful leadership/recruitment on clinical trials. Earlystage career investigators will be provided with a vigorous mentorship program. The successful candidate must be board certified in Medical Oncology and must be eligible for a renewable medical license in the State of Utah. The Department of Internal Medicine has seen doubledigit clinical growth for several years and ranked 34th for all institutions and 15th for state/public universities with $49.8 M in total NIH funding in 2021. The University of Utah offers excellent graduate programs for training PhD and MD/PhD students. For more information about HCI and the Department of Internal Medicine visit and . HCI is an NCI Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network NCCN supporting and fostering a vibrant cancer research enterprise in a highly collegial environment. HCI has an outstanding history of academic achievement and impact with $100M extramural grant funding in 2021 a collaborative environment and a commitment to excellence in patient care research teaching training community engagement and service. HCI is a vigorous and growing Comprehensive Cancer Center which scored in the exceptional range at its recent CCSG review. Part of the University of Utah HCI includes over 230 cancerfocused research teams and has established outstanding programs in laboratory research clinical cancer research and cancer control and population sciences and crossdisciplinary disease centers that focus on areas of oncology. HCIs has an exceptional clinical trials office that supported nearly 800 patient recruitments on clinical trials in 2021. Our integrated health system and HCIs participation in the ORIEN network of leading cancer centers provide opportunities for multidisciplinary collaborations in basic and translational laboratorybased cancer research epidemiology and biostatistics as well as populationbased studies of childhood adolescent and young adult cancers and outcomes. In addition the University of Utah and HCI are home to superb shared resources such as the Utah Population Database with more than 11 million records linking genealogies health records and vital statistics as well as the Utah Cancer Registry which is a longstanding and preeminent SEER site. HCI and University of Utah Health provide access to stateoftheart equipment and services through exceptional core facilities (see which serve to enhance both discovery and translational science. The Kathryn F. Kirk Center for Comprehensive Cancer Care and Womens Cancers at HCI a major hospital expansion is underway with a completion date of November 2022. The new patient care facility will allow HCI to grow by 220000 ft2 adding 48 new inpatient hospital rooms and 4 ORs. It will include five floors of clinical space an expanded wellness and integrative health center two floors of faculty offices and one floor available for future buildout based on patient needs. The Kathryn F. Kirk Center for Comprehensive Cancer Care and Womens Cancers will increase HCIs clinical care capacity by 50. Position Requirements: Minimum Qualifications: 1 MD or equivalent with appropriate postdoctoral training; 2 Must have an established track record of clinical trial leadership/enrollment and scientific accomplishments with extramural industry or peerreviewed NIH funding; 3 Should have demonstrated administrative and leadership experience; 4 Must be eligible to work in the US. Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae a cover letter containing a description of professional experience (including scientific accomplishments leadership responsibilities and 3 references) and a 3page research plan. Huntsman Cancer Institute HCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring individuals whose merit and experience promote a diverse inclusive antiracist workforce and culture. Learn more about HCIs commitments at Applications accepted continuously with evaluations beginning March 1 2022 until positions are filled or closed. To apply online please visit the following link: For further information please contact: Salt Lake City is a rapidly growing vibrant city in the Intermountain West with nationally recognized ballet and symphony Tony Awardwinning regional theater several professional sports teams and readily accessible outdoor recreation. The Salt Lake International Airport is a hub for Delta Airlines and has direct flights to many North American cities and daily direct flights to multiple European cities. The city is a wellknown ski destination and a gateway to the states renowned diverse landscapes. In addition to its 14 ski resorts Utah boasts five scenic national parks (with five more within a days drive) a variety of golf courses allowing for yearround play hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails picturesque lakes and numerous other outdoor activities. The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration excellence leadership and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion collaboration innovation accountability diversity integrity quality and trust that is integral to our mission.