Faculty.Professor.Assistant - Full-Time
About The Position
The Department of Radiation Oncology at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is recruiting an Assistant Professor to develop an active basic and translational research program in thoracic cancer. The successful candidate will work closely with the Thoracic Cancer Disease Team and collaborate with researchers in Hillman Cancer Center programs. The role includes preparing short research proposals to help the Center seek philanthropic and other funding to support its financial commitments to the faculty member. The Assistant Professor will participate in teaching and training medical students and radiation oncology residents. Teaching responsibilities include bedside teaching, precepting medical trainees, and delivering one to two didactic lectures per year. The position also includes four outpatient clinic days per week at Hillman Cancer Center or other locations as reasonably requested by the Department Chair, participation in weekly Thoracic Cancer Disease Team meetings, and other activities designated by the Chair. The Department of Radiation Oncology supports patient care, research, and education, with NIH-funded investigators, a research mentorship program, and connections to multiple Hillman research programs and clinical trial networks. Specialized resources include the Center for Precision Radiobiology, a stereotactic small animal irradiator, and a dedicated radiochemistry laboratory. A competitive salary, research start-up package, and laboratory and office space at Hillman Cancer Center will be provided.
Requirements
- PhD, MD, or equivalent in Biological Sciences or a related field.
- Exceptional scientific research record encompassing basic and/or translational research using state-of-the-art approaches.
- Completion of an accredited residency.
- Board Certified or in the process of becoming Board Certified through the American Board of Radiology.
- Demonstrated trajectory in basic or translational research.
- Experience in cutting-edge basic and/or translational cancer research.
- Skills in grant writing and producing peer-reviewed publications.
- Strong commitment to collaboration with clinical and/or translational scientists.
Nice To Haves
- Established independent investigator with interdisciplinary translational research in biology.
- Significant publications and extramural grant funding.
- Strong record of teaching and mentoring graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty members.
Responsibilities
- Develop an active basic and translational research program focused on thoracic cancer.
- Work closely with the Thoracic Cancer Disease Team and develop collaborations with Hillman Cancer Center research programs.
- Write short proposals describing the research program for use in seeking philanthropic and other funding.
- Teach and train medical students and radiation oncology residents, including bedside teaching, precepting, and one to two didactic lectures annually.
- Provide four days of outpatient clinic per week at Hillman Cancer Center or other locations as reasonably requested by the Department Chair.
- Participate in weekly Thoracic Cancer Disease Team meetings and other activities designated by the Department Chair.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Research start-up package.
- Laboratory and office space within Hillman Cancer Center.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
