Physician-Scientist | Radiation Oncologist | COHNMC (Los Angeles, CA)
About The Position
The Department of Radiation Oncology at City of Hope National Medical Center, a nationally-recognized cancer institute, is seeking a board-eligible or board-certified radiation oncologist with an MD/PhD or MD degree to join as an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor. The department focuses on delivering world-class, state-of-the-art radiation therapy and clinical care to patients with cancer and benign diseases. City of Hope's Department of Radiation Oncology is known for its evidence-based clinical care, technological advancements, and translation of discoveries from research to clinical practice. The department is part of a scientifically rich cancer center with national recognition in various research programs, including DNA repair, cancer genetics, cancer immunology, genomics, theranostics, and radionuclides. The successful applicant is expected to develop an academic laboratory-based program relevant to radiation therapy and will have up to 80% dedicated research time with a generous academic start-up package and support. The Elsie & Robert Pierson Radiation Oncology Center offers advanced technologies, and the Radiation Oncology Network serves four counties in the greater Los Angeles region.
Requirements
- Board eligible or board certified radiation oncologist.
- MD/PhD or MD degree.
- Radiation Oncology Residency training in an ACGME-accredited program.
- Current or anticipated board certification required.
- Demonstration of significant clinical experience is expected.
- Applicants must have an M.D., D.O. or equivalent degree from an accredited educational institution.
- Candidate must be eligible for medical licensure in the state of California.
Nice To Haves
- Strong research portfolio.
- Well-published in impactful scientific journals.
- Grant funding is highly desirable.
- Experience in multi-modality treatment planning (e.g., PET, 4D CT, MRI), image guided radiotherapy (IGRT), and stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) is desired.
- Applicants of all academic levels welcome with strong clinical and/or basic science research experience.
Responsibilities
- Deliver world-class, state-of-the-art radiation therapy and clinical care to patients with cancer and benign diseases.
- Develop an academic laboratory-based program relevant to the field of radiation therapy (e.g., radiation biology, chemical biology, cancer biology, immunology, bioinformatics, etc.).
- Conduct research and contribute to the translation of discoveries from the bench into clinical practice.
- Engage in clinical trials programs.
- Provide care marked by quality, integrity, compassion, a sense of urgency, and teamwork.
Benefits
- Excellent benefits package, including a generous retirement contribution plan
- Relocation assistance may be available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
