University of Utah Pediatric Neuro-Oncologist and Medical Director Salt Lake City, Utah Apply Now
Position/Rank: Pediatric Neuro-Oncologist and Medical Director / Rank Dependent on Qualifications
Department: 00857 - Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Track: Track Dependent on Qualifications
New Position to Begin: July 2020 or later
Details:
This is an incredible opportunity to join a collegial academic environment and work in a children’s hospital with a childhood cancer program that U.S. News ranks among the top 20 in the nation. The Division of Pediatric Hematology Oncology in the Department of Pediatrics and the Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, University of Utah School of Medicine are jointly recruiting a Pediatric Neuro-Oncologist physician who will also serve as the Medical Director for the Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Program. The Director will lead a multidisciplinary team of pediatric neuro-oncology professionals who will manage care of pediatric neuro-oncology patients at Primary Children’s Hospital (PCH) in the Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Service Line outpatient and inpatient units. The Pediatric Neuro-Oncology team will work closely with colleagues and investigators in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Pediatric BMT, Pediatric and Adult Neurosurgery, Pediatric Neurology, Radiation Oncology, the Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI), and the Department of Pediatrics. Pediatric Neurosurgery and Pediatric Neuro-Oncology see approximately 100 newly diagnosed pediatric brain tumor patients annually. The Director will oversee and provide leadership in the clinical, basic, and translational research programs and will have the opportunity to implement early phase and investigator initiated clinical trials, as well as collaborations with the immunotherapy and cell therapy programs. The Director will also provide clinical patient care services.
Opportunities to collaborate and/or lead clinical, translational, and basic laboratory research projects/programs are available in the Department of Pediatrics and the HCI, which is an NCI designated comprehensive cancer center connected to PCH. There are ongoing projects in value-based care, supportive oncology/palliative care, clinical trials, cancer genetics, laboratory research, outcomes, late effects, and AYA programs.
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualified candidates must be Board Qualified/Board Certified in Pediatrics and in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology with focused training in pediatric oncology, including neuro-oncology. Qualified candidates should also have a clinical and research (laboratory, translational, or clinical) focus in pediatric neuro-oncology. The selected candidate will receive a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics on the Clinical or Tenure Track at the academic level commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Interested individuals can apply at http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/101760. Cover letter and curriculum vitae are required. For additional information about the position, please contact: Richard S. Lemons, M.D., Ph.D., at richard.lemons@imail2.org.
EEO/Non-Discrimination Information:
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, national origin, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, status as a person with a disability, genetic information, or Protected Veteran status. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
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