Instructor, Research Faculty Appointment, Radiation Oncology
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The Division of Radiation Oncology at UT MD Anderson invites final-year residents or fellows with a passion for research and innovation to apply for the Advanced Scholar Program. This prestigious program is designed for academically minded physicians who aspire to become physician-scientists or clinical investigators. Scholars receive protected time to focus on research while maintaining clinical competencies, positioning them for future faculty roles with a strong clinical or translational research focus.
Requirements
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited (or equivalent) residency or fellowship program
- MD, DO, or equivalent degree with an active Texas medical license
- U.S. citizenship or permanent residency (required for K08 eligibility)
Nice To Haves
- Exceptional candidates with advanced nursing degrees (DNP or PhD) and active clinical licenses may be considered
Responsibilities
- Conduct high-quality cancer research transitioning mentored projects into independent research plans
- Formulate hypotheses with specific aims and design appropriate assays
- Develop and maintain rigorous protocols ensuring data integrity
- Demonstrate initiative in planning, executing, and interpreting research outcomes
- Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams
- Establish strong mentorship relationships
- Present findings in research meetings, publish first-author manuscripts, and secure grant funding
- Showcase progress to the Advanced Scholars Council for feedback and refinement of K08 proposals
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- paid time off
- retirement
- tuition benefits
- educational opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
