Breast Medical Oncologist

About the role

The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center (UNMCCC) and the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology at the UNM School of Medicine, invite applications from physicians or physician scientists with training and expertise in medical oncology and a focused interest in clinical care, clinical and translational research, and clinical trials for patients with breast malignancies. The successful applicant will participate in the multidisciplinary clinical care of patients and in the design and conduct of cancer clinical trials as a member of the UNMCCC Multidisciplinary Working Group in Breast Malignancies. Advance your academic career in Albuquerque at the only NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center within 500 miles, housed in a multimillion state-of-the-art facility. Participate in clinical and translational research in a nationally recognized academic setting. UNMCCC is excited to introduce new and expanded services to New Mexico through its current expansion project. This expansion will provide New Mexico’s only MR Linear Accelerator, which will allow for real time imaging during treatment and improve precision medicine. The project will also provide a new cGMP laboratory to expand our bone marrow transplant and cell-based therapy programs, and increased treatment space for theranostics. Opportunity highlights include gaining recognition and impact within a close-knit academic environment, joining the only NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center within 500 miles, providing multidisciplinary care for patients with breast cancer, participating in clinical and translational research within a nationally recognized academic cancer center, enrolling patients and collaborating on investigator-initiated, industry and cooperative group clinical trials, accessing career development and professional advancement opportunities, working in a multimillion-dollar state-of-the-art cancer treatment facility, and teaching and mentoring residents, fellows, and medical students in an academic setting. The University of New Mexico is recognized as a Best National University and a Top Public School by US News, with J-1 opportunities available. Albuquerque offers a culturally rich and naturally beautiful metro area with vibrant art and culture, consistent sunshine, scenic mountain views, excellent livability, lower cost of living than the national average, diverse heritage, historic sites, a vibrant food scene, a local international airport, and endless outdoor activities including golfing, hiking, and skiing at nearby mountain resorts.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the multidisciplinary clinical care of patients with breast malignancies.
• Participate in the design and conduct of cancer clinical trials as a member of the UNMCCC Multidisciplinary Working Group in Breast Malignancies.
• Engage in clinical and translational research.
• Enroll patients and collaborate on investigator-initiated, industry and cooperative group clinical trials.
• Teach and mentor residents, fellows, and medical students in an academic setting.

Requirements

• Training and expertise in medical oncology.
• Focused interest in clinical care, clinical and translational research, and clinical trials for patients with breast malignancies.
• Physician or physician scientist qualification.

Pay

$285,000.00 - $464,474.00