Physician - Cancer-Focused Physician Scientist or Academic Pathologist
About The Position
The University of Kansas Health System, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, is seeking a Cancer-Focused Physician Scientist or Academic Pathologist. We seek an accomplished investigator with a strong track record in cancer biology, translational oncology, or precision diagnostics, whose work advances the understanding of tumor biology and enables innovative approaches to cancer diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes. Ideal candidates will have a robust publication record and an independently funded research program (or strong potential for sustained external funding). The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is undergoing transformative growth, with a fully implemented subspecialty practice model supporting a high-volume and diverse case mix. The department performs over 7 million laboratory tests annually and accessions over 65,000 surgical pathology cases, providing exceptional opportunities for clinicopathologic correlation and translational research. The University of Kansas Cancer Center, the region’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center - offers a rich, collaborative research ecosystem, including: A certified CAR-T cell therapy program A Precision Medicine Center (COBRE-supported) Strong infrastructure for basic, translational, clinical, and population-based cancer research These resources create a highly supportive environment for impactful discovery and rapid clinical translation.
Requirements
- MD or MD/PhD
- Board Eligible/Board Certified in Anatomic and/or Clinical Pathology
- Demonstrated excellence in research, with a focus on cancer biology or related disciplines
- Eligible for medical licensure in Kansas and Missouri
Responsibilities
- Lead an independent, externally funded research program in cancer-focused investigation
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the department, The University of Kansas Cancer Center, and the broader academic community
- Participate 25% to 30% on clinical service within a pathology subspecialty
- Contribute to the academic mission through graduate, medical student, and residency education
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Generous retirement contribution
- Relocation assistance
- Health, dental, vision insurance
- CME allowance
- LTD/STD and life insurance
- Professional liability coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
