Clinical Trial and Translational Research, Breast Medical Oncology - Salt Lake City, United States - University of Utah

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The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.

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Position/Rank Breast Medical Oncology/Rank and Track DOQ Department Internal Medicine Admin City Salt Lake City, UT Track New Position to Begin As soon as possible Details

CLINICAL TRIAL AND TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH, BREAST MEDICAL ONCOLOGY

Huntsman Cancer Institute

An NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center

Division of Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Utah

Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) and the Oncology Division in the Department of Internal Medicine in the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, at the University of Utah, are making a major investment in expanding our Translational Research Program in Breast Cancer.

We are recruiting an outstanding clinician with an interest in forging collaborations with a vibrant team of clinicians and scientists.

Our existing faculty conduct cutting-edge clinical and translational research in oncology, with a particular interest in biomarker-driven and/or practice-changing clinical trials, immunotherapy, genomics, and patient-derived xenografts and organoids.

Collaborative teams at HCI also include an outstanding group of basic scientists working in breast cancer.

Applications are encouraged from Assistant, Associate, or Full Professors leading successful, NIH-funded research programs in this area. We are recruiting faculty candidates in either clinical or tenure track; rank depending on qualifications.

The successful candidate will be appointed as a faculty member in the Department of Internal Medicine, and depending on qualifications, may have opportunity of appointment to a leadership position in the HCI Cancer Center.

Candidates must have an MD or DO, and an established or highly promising translational research career with a track record of successful leadership/recruitment on clinical trials.

Early-stage career investigators will be provided with a vigorous mentorship program.

The successful candidate must be board certified in Medical Oncology, and must be eligible for a renewable medical license in the State of Utah.

The Department of Internal Medicine has seen double-digit clinical growth for several years and ranked 34th for all institutions, and 15th for state/public universities, with $49.8 M in total NIH funding in 2021.

The University of Utah offers excellent graduate programs for training PhD and MD/PhD students. For more information about HCI and the Department of Internal Medicine, visit

HCI is an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), supporting and fostering a vibrant cancer research enterprise in a highly collegial environment.

HCI has an outstanding history of academic achievement and impact, with $100M extramural grant funding in 2021, a collaborative environment, and a commitment to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, training, community engagement, and service.

HCI is a vigorous and growing Comprehensive Cancer Center, which scored in the "exceptional" range at its recent CCSG review.

Part of the University of Utah, HCI includes over 230 cancer-focused research teams and has established outstanding programs in laboratory research, clinical cancer research, and cancer control and population sciences and cross-disciplinary disease centers that focus on areas of oncology.

HCI's has an exceptional clinical trials office that supported nearly 800 patient recruitments on clinical trials in 2021.

Our integrated health system and HCI's participation in the ORIEN network of leading cancer centers provide opportunities for multidisciplinary collaborations in basic and translational laboratory-based cancer research, epidemiology, and biostatistics, as well as population-based studies of childhood, adolescent, and young adult cancers and outcomes.

In addition, the University of Utah and HCI are home to superb shared resources, such as the Utah Population Database with more than 11 million records linking genealogies, health records, and vital statistics, as well as the Utah Cancer Registry which is a long-standing and preeminent SEER site.

HCI and University of Utah Health provide access to state-of-the-art equipment and services through exceptional core facilities (see ), which serve to enhance both discovery and translational science.

The Kathryn F.

Kirk Center for Comprehensive Cancer Care and Women's Cancers at HCI, a major hospital expansion, is underway, with a completion date of November 2022.

The new patient care facility will allow HCI to grow by 220,000 ft2, adding 48 new inpatient hospital rooms and 4 ORs.

It will

include five floors of clinical space, an expanded wellness and integrative health center, two floors of faculty offices and one floor available for future build-out based on patient needs.

The Kathryn F. Kirk Center for Comprehensive Cancer Care and Women's Cancers will increase HCI's clinical care capacity by 50%.


Position Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications: 1) MD, or equivalent with appropriate post-doctoral training; 2) Must have an established track record of clinical trial leadership/enrollment and scientific accomplishments with extramural industry or peer-reviewed NIH funding; 3) Should have demonstrated administrative and leadership experience; 4) Must be eligible to work in the US.

Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter containing a description of professional experience (including scientific accomplishments, leadership responsibilities and 3 references), and a 3-page research plan.

Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring individuals whose merit and experience promote a diverse, inclusive, anti-racist workforce and culture.

Learn more about HCI's commitments at

Applications accepted continuously, with evaluations beginning March 1, 2022, until positions are filled or closed.

To apply online, please visit the following link:

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Salt Lake City is a rapidly growing, vibrant city in the Intermountain West, with nationally recognized ballet and symphony, Tony Award-winning regional theater, several professional sports teams, and readily accessible outdoor recreation.

The Salt Lake International Airport is a hub for Delta Airlines and has direct flights to many North American cities and daily direct flights to multiple European cities.

The city is a well-known ski destination and a gateway to the state's renowned diverse landscapes.

In addition to its 14 ski resorts, Utah boasts five scenic national parks (with five more within a day's drive), a variety of golf courses allowing for year-round play, hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails, picturesque lakes, and numerous other outdoor activities.

The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect.

The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status.

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The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment.

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Special Instructions for Candidates Open Date 02/25/2022 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Requisition Number PRN02931F Type Faculty

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• One measure of faculty diversity at the School of Medicine is the proportion of faculty members who come from a rural background. Did you graduate high school from a town with less than 10,000 persons?
• Yes
• No
• Are you Board Certified in Medical Oncology?
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-21- Member Copy 4) - Veteran Only - Call
• Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call after submission
• Cover Letter
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3
• Example of Research 1