Faculty Physician, Sarcoma
About The Position
The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute seeks an Assistant or Associate Professor in Sarcoma Medical Oncology to join Oregon’s only dedicated sarcoma center. The appointee will provide patient care, contribute to education, and participate in clinical and translational research. The role may be restructured for a qualified candidate seeking a combination of clinical work and laboratory-based research. The position includes clinical, teaching, research/academic, and inpatient service responsibilities. The physician will care for patients with sarcoma, teach and mentor medical students, house staff, Medical Oncology fellows, and Advanced Practice Providers, and may have opportunities to mentor postdoctoral students. The appointee will establish and maintain scholarly activity focused on improving understanding of sarcoma causes, detection, and treatment, and may participate in approved university committees and public-service activities. The Knight Cancer Institute offers clinical and translational research opportunities, shared resources, and access to centers including the Center for Experimental Therapeutics and the Center for Biomedical Data Science. The Sarcoma Program has a large clinical trials portfolio, including cooperative group, industry, and investigator-initiated studies, supported by research coordinators and nurses. OHSU treats a high volume of complex sarcoma cases and provides weekly multidisciplinary clinics and tumor boards, with participation from medical oncology, pediatric oncology, orthopedic oncology, radiation oncology, surgical oncology, pathology, and radiology. In-house CLIA-approved molecular genetic testing is also available. OHSU is a comprehensive healthcare-focused university in Portland, Oregon, with expertise in cancer, neurosciences, and cardiovascular medicine. Applicants should upload a CV or resume and a letter of interest.
Requirements
- MD or MD/PhD.
- Licensed to practice medicine in Oregon.
- Board certified in Internal Medicine.
- Board eligible or board certified in Hematology and/or Medical Oncology.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in a faculty position focused on clinical and/or translational sarcoma research.
- Interest in combining clinical work with laboratory-based research.
Responsibilities
- Provide care for patients with sarcoma.
- Participate in the education of medical students and house staff.
- Supervise, teach, and mentor Medical Oncology fellows and Advanced Practice Providers; opportunities may also exist to mentor postdoctoral students.
- Establish and maintain scholarly activity focused on improving understanding of sarcoma causes, detection, and treatment.
- Participate in clinical and translational sarcoma research.
- Provide inpatient service as part of the position’s anticipated duties.
- Participate in OHSU administrative committees and councils as approved by the Department Head.
- Engage in public service through consultative activities with non-university groups, with the Department Head’s knowledge and consent.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Generous paid time off.
- Multiple retirement options.
- Participation in the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program.
- Wellness support and programs.
- Inclusive and equitable workplace culture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
