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The Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (SKCC) at Jefferson Health in Philadelphia, PA is excited to announce a new physician-scientist and research faculty positions.
Job Description
Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson Health
Department of Radiation Oncology
Physician-Scientist & Research Faculty Position
The Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (SKCC) at Jefferson Health in Philadelphia, PA is excited to announce a new physician-scientist and research faculty positions. The Department of Radiation Oncology is interested in investigators (MD, DO, MD / PhD) with clinical and / or research expertise in the following areas :
- Immuno-oncology
- Cancer Informatics
- Geriatric Oncology
- Cancer Genetics and Epigenetics
- Radiation Biology
- Radiotheranostics
Ideal candidates will be wet laboratory-based or translational investigators and must demonstrate the ability to develop an independent research program. The candidate will be provided with protected time for research and mentoring in an environment that encourages collaborative team science. Preference will be given to investigators focused on SKCC priorities including lung cancer, breast cancer, colorectal cancer, melanoma, prostate cancer, pancreatic cancer, and hematologic malignancies.
SKCC at Jefferson Health is an NCI-designated consortium cancer center that includes researchers from Thomas Jefferson University and Drexel University. The SKCC has a large regional footprint with multiple interconnected advanced care hubs. Existing resources include large patient volumes in all priority cancers, clinically-annotated biorepositories, a centralized IRB, and a single electronic health record system across all sites.
We are recruiting for multiple positions both at the early-stage investigator and established / funded investigators. Academic rank will be appropriate to the candidate's qualifications, and recruited faculty will be provided generous start-up funds, a competitive salary, and modern facilities, along with administrative and infrastructure services. Further details can be found at : https : / / sidneykimmelcancercenter.jeffersonhealth.org / research.html
The SKCC is located in the heart of Philadelphia, a vibrant urban cultural scene with an abundance of opportunities for professional and social interactions. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.
Qualified applicants should submit a single PDF file containing a C.V., contact information for three references, and 2 page research statement. Inquiries and expressions of interest should be directed to : Julianne.Johnson@jefferson.edu
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Primary Location Address
111 S 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic / programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
