Opportunity Details
Department of Medicine
Oncology
Tenure
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor of Medicine and Director of Global Oncology
Washington University in St. Louis and its Division of Medical Oncology in the School of Medicine’s Department of Medicine seeks a full-time Assistant Professor of Medicine and Director of Global Oncology with research interest and deep expertise in utilizing the combination of clinical medicine and public/global health initiatives to bridge gaps in cancer prevention, care, and treatment efforts for underserved communities, both locally and globally, with specific experience in Africa. This position would lead research in HIV-induced cancer. The faculty in this Division are internationally recognized experts in implementation science and global oncology. The candidate would also lead the University’s Global efforts in promoting optimal cancer care, clinical and translational research in cancer care, and mentorship training in Africa.
Applicants should be board certified in internal medical and medical oncology (or board eligible) and fellowship trained in Hematology/Oncology at the time of appointment. In addition to possessing an MD, the ideal candidate will have additional degrees such as a Master of Public Health (MPH) and/or PhD in clinical epidemiology or allied health sciences. In addition, the applicant should demonstrate a deep commitment to clinical and research excellence. Specific need is for a physician-scientist with a research expertise in virus-associated cancers with a focus on cancer in people living with HIV. The desired applicant should have an exceptional background in public and/or global health, with a strong interest in the pursuit of preclinical and human translational scientific research. The applicant should have research awards, peer-reviewed publications, and demonstrated receipt of research funding.
Washington University provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that ensures economic protection against catastrophic losses while employed, a variety of time off and quality-of-life programs and financial assistance in planning for a comfortable retirement. WUSTL's generous benefits include health, retirement and tuition assistance.
We encourage diversity to reflect the rich community in which we live and serve, and we are committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and welcoming to all individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or genetic information.
Applicants should submit PDF of a cover letter addressed to Dr. Daniel Link, Chief, Division of Oncology, along with a complete curriculum vitae and the names and contact information for three references directly to this website.
The Division of Oncology has also contributed to many advances in the care of cancer patients and the biology of their diseases. These advances include novel therapeutics and clinical interventions in both solid tumor and hematologic malignancies as well as understanding the genetics and genomics of cancer cells. In fact, members of the Division of Oncology, in collaboration with members of the Washington University Genome Center, were the first to complete the full DNA sequences of cancer genomes for patients with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) and breast cancer. Members of the Division of Oncology are leaders in national and international efforts (through NCI and NHRGI-funded projects) to fully decode mutations associated with initiation and progression of cancers, both hematologic and solid tumor. The Division was also the first to identify highly recurrent somatic mutations in AML using an unbiased approach of whole genome sequencing and have pioneered many new approaches to permit cost-effective and comprehensive genetic and epigenetic analysis of cancer cells.
12/27/2024
1/27/2025
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