Medical Oncology - Physician Scientist

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Job Category:

Faculty

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Assistant Professor

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 includes bench and translational studies, genomics, precision medicine and therapeutics. The primary focus will be on mechanisms underlying the development and treatment of cancers in CNS, GU, GI, or Sarcoma.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 medical oncology researcher with an interest in leading our team of investigators in multi-investigator research projects. The University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center is actively engagedin all phases of cancer research, from prevention, screening, cancer therapy, development and evaluation, survivorship and palliative care. Thismultidisciplinary research extends across campus including the schools of Medicine, Engineering, Pharmacy, and Veterinary Medicine and engages breast cancer advocates. Horizontal collaborations include those acrossWisconsin,throughtheBigTenCancerResearchConsortium,nationaloncologycooperative groupsandindustrypartners.

• 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: Associate Professor or Assistant Professor on the Tenure track. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.  

Key Job Responsibilities:

Develop a research program, as well as provide inpatient and outpatient clinic attending services at UW Hospitals and Clinics locations in Madison. Responsibilities will also include providing clinical teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows, as well as clinical research endeavors. Responsibilities of the tenure track candidate will include:

• 20-30% direct patient care at UW Health approved locations, including ambulatory, inpatient and consult service attending.

• 70-80% academic (protected) time for research activities and/or for educational and other scholarly activities, which includes pro-actively supporting efforts to improve diversity in clinical trial participants.

• 5% administrative academic time, and other administrative and community service may be added as appropriate to the interests of the successful candidate.

Opportunities exist for pursuit of clinical, basic or translational research in candidate's area/s of interest. The candidate will lead dedicated disease-specific research staff and have access to substantial programmatic research funds.

Department:

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology, Medical Oncology and Palliative Care.

The Division of Hematology, Medical Oncology and Palliative Care at UW-Madison includes more than 60 faculty, over 40 Advanced Practice Providers, and 19 Fellows. The division's faculty leads cutting-edge basic, translational and clinical research programs. This research encompasses cancer biology, cancer prevention, screening and treatment, as well as survivorship and palliative care for patients impacted by solid tumors, benign and malignant hematologic conditions and those requiring stem cell transplant or cellular therapies.

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 basic, 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 state's capitol city with a population of over 275,000 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 Associate 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 Professor on the Tenure track.

• Clinical and research responsibilities with interest in medical oncology, including the development and treatment of cancers in CNS, GU, GI, or Sarcoma.

• 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

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. Please 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 physician scientist in medical oncology research, identifying your specific interest in the mechanisms underlying the development and treatment of cancers in CNS, GU, GI, or Sarcoma

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

• Your area(s) of clinical and research interest in the mechanisms underlying the development and treatment of cancers in CNS, GU, GI, or Sarcoma

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 JR10001554; 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:

Deb Gugel; [email protected]; 608-445-3224

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