Medical Oncology - Physician Scientist
Medical Oncology - Physician Scientist
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Job Category:
FacultyEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Assistant ProfessorJob Duties:
Job Description
The Division of Hematology Medical Oncology and Palliative Care seeks a physician scientist MD or MD/PhD in Health Services clinical and/or translational research to join our team. We seek candidates for this position in sub- specialties such as Central Nervous System genitourinary or gastrointestinal tumors or sarcomas. The physician scientist will be expected to engage in active collaborative research and build clinical and/or translational research in the division and obtain/maintain independent extramural funding.
This position is full or part time 80%-100%
This position requires work to be completed onsite at a designated campus work location.
This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations.
The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.
Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles: Assistant Professor Associate Professor on the tenure track.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Duties include direct patient care including ambulatory inpatient and consult service; (30%)
- Duties also include outreach service at approved UW Health locations as well as inpatient call coverage.
- Includes protected time (70%) to develop a research program or teaching program and to engage in scholarly activities.
- Teaching medical students residents and fellows within the context of your clinical practice
- Proactively supporting efforts to improve diversity in clinical trial participants
- Participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.
Department:
School of Medicine and Public Health / Department of Medicine / Division of Hematology Medical Oncology and Palliative Care
Clinical research is conducted in the UWCCC by 18 multi-disciplinary Disease Oriented Teams and is supported by the UWCCC Clinical Research Office. Over 170 UWCCC investigators regularly enroll patients to therapeutic intervention trials at our two UWCCC clinical sites. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain and secure independent funding to continue/develop their research.
The candidate will have also access to many shared resources and opportunities to collaborate with health services translational and clinical researchers at the NCI-designated UW Carbone Cancer Center (UWCCC) the VA Hospital and throughout the UW-Madison campus. Administrative duties including e-Consults committees and community service may be added as appropriate to the interests of the successful candidate. UW is a member of the NCCN ECOG-ACRIN Alliance BigTen Cancer Research Consortium Wisconsin Oncology Network (WON) and Wisconsin Association of Hematology and Oncology (WAHO).
The successful candidate will join a world-class institution that encourages values and supports interdisciplinary basic clinical and population health research and attracts scholars and students from around the world. Madison is the states capitol city with a population of over 275000 and offers an ideal combination of natural beauty stimulating cultural events outstanding schools and outdoor recreation.
Compensation:
Negotiable; 12 months
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation holidays and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.
Required Qualifications:
Board certification or board eligibility in Hematology/Medical Oncology or Medical Oncology from an accredited fellowship training program is required by the appointment start date.
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Certification required.
Candidate is required to have a Wisconsin medical license by the appointment start date.
Must be eligible for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges by the appointment start date.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in an academic medical setting preferred.
For an appointment as tenure track faculty candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines on the tenure track.
Research and clinical responsibilities with interest in sub- specialties such as Central Nervous System genitourinary or gastrointestinal tumors or sarcomas.
Experience in health services clinical translational or basic science research with a track record of successful publications in peer reviewed journals strong written and verbal communication skills and evidence of excellence in teaching. The physician scientist will be expected to engage in active collaborative research and build clinical and/or translational research in the division as well as obtain/maintain independent extramural funding. Through these efforts the ability to enhance national recognition for our division and the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center.
Education:
MD DO or equivalent is required
How to Apply:
The deadline for assuring full consideration is October 1 2025; however this position will remain open and applications may be considered until this position is filled. To apply for this position please click on the Apply Now button and use the online UW Job Application system to submit a current CV and a cover letter that indicates the following details:
Your interest in joining the University of Wisconsin-Madisons Department of Medicine as a Medical Oncologist - Physician Scientist Hematologist identifying your area of subspecialty such as Central Nervous System genitourinary or gastrointestinal tumors or sarcomas.
Your qualifications and experience in health services clinical translational or basic science research with a track record of successful publications in peer review journals strong written and verbal communication skills evidence of excellence in teaching and current and ability to obtain research funding.
Your area(s) of clinical and research interest in subspecialties such as Central Nervous System genitourinary or gastrointestinal tumors or sarcomas.
The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.
The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.
This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with Job Requisition JR; please note that only one vacancy exists. Having two position vacancy listings allows the School of Medicine and Public Health to consider candidates with both tenure-track faculty credentials and non-tenure- track faculty credentials for this position.
Contact Information:
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Employment Type
Full Time
