Genitourinary (GU) Oncology Physician Scientist

Universities of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Hematology, Medical Oncology and Palliative Care in the University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine and the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center seeks a medical oncologist with a genitourinary clinical and research focus. This is a tenure-track faculty opportunity for candidates at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level; the title will depend on the finalist’s experience and qualifications. The successful candidate will contribute to multidisciplinary GU oncology programs and may participate in the NIH-funded Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) through the UW Carbone Cancer Center. Research may be clinical, translational, or health services focused, including precision medicine, immunotherapy, cellular therapy, or early-phase drug development. The appointment is 80%–100% time and requires onsite work at a designated campus location. Academic expectations include 70%–75% protected time for scholarly activity. Clinical expectations include 25%–30% direct patient care at UW Health locations, including ambulatory care and consult-service attending. Providers also participate in clinical teaching of fellows, residents, and medical students and support the division’s and department’s teaching and clinical research missions. The position includes efforts to improve diversity among clinical trial participants. The appointment requires board certification or eligibility in Hematology/Oncology or Hematology, ABIM certification, a Wisconsin medical license, eligibility to enroll as a billing provider, and necessary hospital privileges by the appointment start date. The selected candidate must pass an initial caregiver check and recurring checks every four years under Wisconsin Caregiver Law. University sponsorship is unavailable; the candidate must be continuously eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. The position is ongoing, with negotiable compensation for 12 months.

Requirements

Board certification or board eligibility in Hematology/Oncology or Hematology by the appointment start date.
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) certification.
Wisconsin medical license by the appointment start date.
Eligibility for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges by the appointment start date.
MD, DO, or equivalent degree.
Pass an initial caregiver check and recurring checks every four years as required by Wisconsin Caregiver Law.
Continuous authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an academic medical setting.
Interest in genitourinary medical oncology, with clinical and research responsibilities in the field.
Experience in clinical, translational, or basic science research.
A track record of successful publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Evidence of excellence in teaching.
Current or high potential to obtain extramural research funding.
Ability to enhance national recognition for the division and the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care at UW Health locations, including ambulatory care and consult-service attending.
Engage in scholarly activity, with 70%–75% protected time.
Participate in clinical teaching of fellows, residents, and medical students.
Support the teaching and clinical research missions of the division and department.
Participate in multidisciplinary genitourinary oncology programs.
Proactively support efforts to improve diversity in clinical trial participants.
Contribute to clinical, translational, health services, or other cancer research.