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IU Health - GU Oncologist in Indianapolis

Indiana University Health · Indianapolis, IN · 2 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time

Position Highlights

Protected time for research, with clinical effort tailored to support the candidate’s academic program
Competitive startup support, including laboratory space and access to institutional research resources
Access to clinical trial infrastructure, biospecimen resources, biostatistics, translational science collaborators, and disease-site research teams
Opportunity to develop laboratory-driven concepts that support investigator-initiated, cooperative group, and industry-sponsored trials
Engagement in multidisciplinary and disease-site research programs

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead a laboratory-based and/or preclinical research program focused on high-impact areas relevant to GU malignancies, including disease progression, therapeutic resistance, biomarker discovery, tumor biology, and novel drug development.
  • Collaborate closely with GU clinical investigators to translate scientific discoveries into clinical trial concepts.
  • Provide expert care of adults with GU cancers, with a clinical footprint aligned with the candidate’s research goals.
  • Pursue peer-reviewed funding (potential program project grants including SPOREs), publish in high-impact journals, mentor trainees and junior faculty, and participate in multidisciplinary and disease-site research programs.

Minimum Qualifications

  • MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree
  • BE/BC in Medical Oncology
  • Ability to obtain an IN medical license
  • Focused expertise in GU oncology
  • Track record of scholarly productivity, including publications, presentations, grant funding
  • Strong interest in integrating translational research with therapeutic clinical trials
  • Commitment to multidisciplinary collaboration, mentorship, and academic program development

Preferred Qualifications

  • Established laboratory program in GU oncology or a closely related field
  • Track record of peer-reviewed funding or strong potential for sustained extramural funding
  • Experience developing translational concepts that inform clinical trial design
  • Experience collaborating with clinical trialists, basic scientists, pathology, and precision genomics

Community Description

Indianapolis, Indiana, the 17th largest U.S. city, is a sophisticated city blending charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure. Residents of this dynamic city enjoy:

  • Leading educational system and top-ranked universities, paired with a diverse population
  • Vibrant downtown offering arts, theaters, world-class museums, zoo, concerts and memorials
  • Named to U.S. News & World Report's 2023-2024 list of the best places to live in the United States
  • Top ranked international airport: "Best Airport in North America" twelve consecutive years
  • Ranked by Niche in 2023 as one of the most diverse counties in America, as well as one of the best cities to live in and buy a house in the country
  • Historic neighborhoods with surrounding cultural districts and low cost of living
  • Outdoor recreation includes golfing, boating and unique parks
  • Home of the Colts (NFL), Fever (WNBA), Pacers (NBA), Indians (MiLB), Indianapolis 500 (IndyCar) and the nation's largest half marathon
  • Close proximity to Chicago, St. Louis, Louisville, and Cincinnati

Healthcare System/Hospital Description

The Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center is a patient care, research, and educational organization within the Indiana University School of Medicine, located on the school's main campus in Indianapolis. Healthcare providers at IU Health Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center not only offer the highest level of patient care but many are engaged in research. As the only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer center in the state of Indiana, IU Health Simon Cancer Center’s researchers are recognized for meeting rigorous criteria for world-class, state-of-the-art programs in multidisciplinary cancer research. NCI-designated cancer centers put significant resources into developing research programs, faculty, and facilities that will lead to better approaches to prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.

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