Assistant to Full Professor - Physician - GI Medicine

About the role

The Department of Medicine at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a dedicated and academically driven GI Medicine Physician to join our multidisciplinary clinical and translational research team. This opportunity offers the unique ability to balance high-quality patient care with meaningful scientific discovery within one of the nation’s premier cancer centers.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional patient-centered care for individuals with gastrointestinal and oncology-related medical conditions
• Devote approximately 60–80% effort to clinical activities and 20–40% to translational and clinical research initiatives
• Participate in translational research efforts, clinical trials, and collaborative scientific investigations
• Pursue grant opportunities and contribute to securing research funding aligned with academic and scientific interests
• Publish and present scholarly work in peer-reviewed journals and academic forums
• Foster productive collaboration between clinical and laboratory research teams across Roswell Park and external institutions
• Contribute to the Translational Research Group (TRG) and institutional committee activities
• Mentor and educate fellows, residents, advanced practice providers, medical students, and junior faculty
• Support the educational mission through teaching, mentorship, and academic engagement
• Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with clinicians, investigators, and research teams across disciplines
• Foster a culture of innovation, scientific rigor, compassion, and operational excellence aligned with High Reliability Organization principles

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent degree with training and expertise in Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, or a related specialty
• A strong commitment to balancing clinical excellence with impactful translational and clinical research
• Experience or interest in clinical trials, translational investigation, and collaborative scientific discovery
• Demonstrated scholarly productivity, including publications, presentations, or grant participation
• A collaborative and intellectually curious approach to multidisciplinary medicine and research
• A passion for mentorship, education, and developing future clinicians and physician-scientists
• An executive presence and the ability to communicate effectively across clinical, academic, and research environments
• An interest in fostering productive relationships between laboratory and clinical research programs
• A commitment to evidence-based care, scientific integrity, patient-centered medicine, and continuous professional development
• A dedication to fostering a culture grounded in innovation, inclusion, accountability, compassion, safety, and High Reliability Organization principles