Faculty Physician – Sarcoma Oncology (Assistant, Associate or Full Professor)
About the role
The Division of Hematology, Oncology and Transplantation at the University of Minnesota is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Medical Oncologist with a focus on sarcoma to join the faculty at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank on an academic or clinician-investigator track. Applications are welcomed from both established academic oncologists and graduating fellows interested in building careers in sarcoma oncology.
Position Highlights
Leadership and Program Building: Help shape the future of sarcoma oncology at the University of Minnesota by leading innovative clinical trials and translational research initiatives, mentoring fellows and junior faculty, and contributing to multidisciplinary program development.
Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a highly integrated team of orthopedic oncologists, pediatric oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, and basic scientists supported by robust multidisciplinary tumor boards and state-of-the-art research infrastructure.
Research Excellence: Leverage the active Sarcoma Translational Working Group, which fosters collaboration between laboratory scientists and clinicians to rapidly translate discoveries into patient care. Opportunities exist to develop investigator-initiated clinical trials and participate in cutting-edge translational research.
National and International Research Networks: Benefit from the University of Minnesota's membership in the Sarcoma Alliance for Research through Collaboration (SARC), providing access to global multi-institutional clinical trials and extensive collaborative research opportunities.
Academic Career Growth: Faculty receive support through start-up resources, protected research time, and opportunities for leadership roles within the Masonic Cancer Center.
Community Impact: Join a program deeply connected to the patient community through its longstanding partnership with Rein in Sarcoma (RIS), a nationally recognized patient advocacy organization that has helped secure millions of dollars in research funding through pilot grant support and federal funding initiatives.
Clinical Excellence: Provide high-quality inpatient and outpatient clinical care focused on sarcoma and related solid tumors.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited ACGME Internal Medicine residency and Hematology/Oncology fellowship training program.
Board eligible/certified in Medical Oncology.
Licensed or ability to acquire medical license and DEA in the State of Minnesota, and meet threshold criteria/qualifications for credentialing and privileges.
Ability to receive work authorization in the United States from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and maintain legal status according to the requirements of the VISA.
Preferred Qualifications
Clinical and translational research experience, particularly in sarcoma or related solid tumors.
A track record of research productivity and independent or collaborative funding.
Interest in developing and leading disease-focused clinical trials.