Breast Medical Oncology Physician Scientist

Job Duties:

The Department of Medicine at The University of Wisconsin and the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center (UWCCC) is recruiting an exceptional physician scientist, MD or MD/PhD, in medical oncology research, to join our faculty in the Division of Hematology, Medical Oncology and Palliative Care. Research focus will be on mechanisms underlying the development and treatment of breast cancers and includes bench and translational studies, genomics, precision medicine and therapeutics. The physician scientist will be expected to engage in active collaborative research and expand clinical and/or translational research in the division and obtain/maintain independent extramural funding.

We are ideally seeking an experienced breast cancer researcher with an interest in leading our team of investigators in multi-investigator research projects. The [University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center][1] Breast Cancer research team is actively engaged in improving breast cancer outcomes through translational science. This multidisciplinary research extends across campus including the schools of Medicine, Engineering, Pharmacy, and Veterinary Medicine and engages breast cancer advocates. Horizontal collaborations include those across Wisconsin, through the Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium, national oncology cooperative groups and industry partners.

• 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 every four years.

• Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles: Professor, Associate Professor or Assistant Professor on the Tenure track. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

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 Associate Professor or Professor rank on the Tenure track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the Tenure track.

• Clinical and research responsibilities with interest in breast medical oncology.

• Experience in basic science or translational research, with a track record of successful publications in peer-reviewed journals, extramural funding, strong written and verbal communication skills, evidence of excellence in teaching and high potential to obtain 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

[1]: https://cancer.wisc.edu/

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