Faculty.Professor.Professor - Full-Time

University of Pittsburgh•Pittsburgh, PA

31d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Medicine - The Division of Malignant Hematology/ Medical Oncology at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a full-time Hepatobiliary Oncologist faculty position. This role is open at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor levels, with options for appointment or tenure stream. The ideal candidate will be an established investigator with a proven track record in extramural NIH funding, seeking exciting opportunities in translational research and clinical care. The position offers superb opportunities for research, direct patient care, and teaching and mentoring of students, residents, and fellows. The UPMC Hillman Center and the University of Pittsburgh provide a unique research and clinical ecosystem for transformative work in liver cancer, leveraging UPMC's pioneering role in transplantation and its high volume of liver transplants. The Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute offers a deep, longitudinal biorepository of hepatobiliary cancer patients, providing a strong foundation for translational, biomarker, and immunology-focused research. The division is actively seeking a GI oncologist specializing in hepatobiliary cancer, preferably a physician scientist, to contribute to the growth of the GI/liver cancer program. The role involves 75% research and 25% clinical duties, equating to one full day in clinic and six weeks of inpatient rounding annually. Academic appointments and salary will be determined by qualifications and experience.

Requirements

MD degree
Board Certified/Board Eligible (BC/BE) physician or physician scientist
Established investigator with a proven track record in extramural NIH funding
Strong publication record
For Assistant Professor: three or more years of experience in related scientific research; obtained or demonstrate ability to obtain external research funding; disseminated results through peer-reviewed publications and other scientific forums; significant teaching experience; demonstrate capacity for sustained career development, promotion, and tenure.
For Associate Professor: five or more years of experience in related scientific research; independent, external research funding and a substantial record of peer-reviewed publications; significant teaching experience; demonstrate capacity for sustained, impactful, independent scholarly contributions and leadership.
For Professor: served five to seven years as Associate Professor; attained authoritative knowledge and reputation in a recognized field of learning; achieved effective teaching skills; attained superior stature in their field through scholarship, professional practice, and leadership in professional and learned organizations.