Open Rank of UNMCC in IM Hematology Oncology

University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of New Mexico’s NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center (UNMCCC) and the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology at the UNM School of Medicine invite applications from physicians with training and in hematology or medical oncology and a focused interest in clinical care and clinical or translational research, with experience and expertise in the treatment and management of hematologic malignancies, classical hematology, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, adoptive cell-based and/or targeted immunotherapies. The successful applicant will participate in the multidisciplinary clinical care of patients and in the design and conduct of cancer clinical trials as a member of the UNMCCC Multidisciplinary Working Groups. This is an Open Rank, Open Track position. Faculty rank and appointment will be commensurate with experience and accomplishments. The successful applicant will have fellowship training and strong interest in both participating or the development of clinical trials in Hematologic Malignancies. Emphasis is placed on the ability to foster interactions between laboratory and clinical investigators, participate in multidisciplinary research teams, and participate in the teaching mission of the UNM Health Sciences Center. Excellent salaries, endowed positions, and start up packages are available. The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center (UNMCCC) is the Official Cancer Center of New Mexico and the only National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center in a 500-mile radius. Its more than 120 board-certified oncology specialty physicians include cancer surgeons in every specialty (abdominal, thoracic, bone and soft tissue, neurosurgery, genitourinary, gynecology, and head and neck cancers), adult and pediatric hematologists/medical oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, and radiation oncologists. They, along with more than 600 other cancer healthcare professionals (nurses, pharmacists, nutritionists, navigators, psychologists and social workers), provide treatment to 65% of New Mexico’s cancer patients from all across the state and partner with community health systems statewide to provide cancer care closer to home. They treated approximately 14,000 patients in about 100,000 ambulatory clinic visits in addition to inpatient hospitalizations at UNM Hospital. A total of nearly 400 patients participated in cancer clinical trials testing new cancer treatments that include tests of novel cancer prevention strategies and cancer genome sequencing. The more than 100 cancer research scientists affiliated with the UNMCCC were awarded $35.7 million in federal and private grants and contracts for cancer research projects. Since 2015, they have published nearly 1000 manuscripts, and promoting economic development, they filed 136 new patents and launched 10 new biotechnology start-up companies. Finally, the physicians, scientists and staff have provided education and training experiences to more than 500 high school, undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral fellowship students in cancer research and cancer health care delivery.

Requirements

MD, DO or MD/PhD degree (or the equivalent) with board certification in Internal Medicine
Board certification/eligibility in Hematology and/or Medical Oncology
Experience in cancer clinical trials and/or translational laboratory research with a focused interest in hematologic malignancies
Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Experience in cancer clinical trial design and conduct
Experience in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and/or cell-based therapies
Experience in the development of novel therapeutic pathways, compounds or treatment modalities
Experience in resident/fellow education.
Experience in clinical and translational research.
A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities.

Responsibilities

Participate in the multidisciplinary clinical care of patients.
Participate in the design and conduct of cancer clinical trials as a member of the UNMCCC Multidisciplinary Working Groups.
Foster interactions between laboratory and clinical investigators.
Participate in multidisciplinary research teams.
Participate in the teaching mission of the UNM Health Sciences Center.