Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, or Cellular Therapy Physician Scientist (RISE-THRIVE)

About the role

The Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, Transplant & Cellular Therapy Division within the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking an excellent candidate for a Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, Cellular Therapy Physician Scientist to join our growing team through the RISE-THRIVE (Transforming Healthspan through Research InnoVation and Education) initiative.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care as a Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist and/or Stem Cell Transplant Physician Scientist at UW Health Kids locations.
• Conduct innovative research.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of clinicians, and researchers from multiple schools and colleges on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus to integrate knowledge into clinical practice to improve the quality and quantity of life for patients.
• Apply for research grants and funding opportunities to support ongoing projects and innovative research initiatives.
• Participate in interdisciplinary and collaborative efforts with other departments, schools, and colleges.
• Disseminate research findings through scientific publications, presentations at scientific conferences and presentations.
• Ensure compliance with ethical guidelines and regulations while conducting research involving human subjects and animal models.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior researchers, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students, fostering a collaborative and learning oriented environment.
• Serve on research mentor committees as needed.
• Carry out independent research/scholarly activity in an area of interest.
• Engage in active collaborative research and expand clinical and/or translational research in the division and department.
• Teach fellows, residents, and medical students, and support the teaching and clinical research missions of the division and department through lectures, conferences, etc.
• Participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health.
• Work in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.

  Requirements

  • WI Medical license by the start date of the position.
  • Board-certified or board eligible in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics by the start date of the position.
  • Board-certified or board eligible in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology by the American Board of Pediatrics by the start date of the position.
  • Completion of a US ACMGE-approved pediatric residency and accredited fellowship in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology is required by the start date of the position.
  • Must be eligible for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges, by the start date of the position.

  Qualifications

  • Academic credentials sufficient for appointment at the Tenure Track rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor.
  • Research focus should fall within focus areas: Tumor immunology, cancer immunotherapy, and cell therapy in oncology, transplant immunology, regenerative medicine, neuroinflammation, neuroimmunology, and healthspan research: approaches to cancer prevention, approaches to improve transplant outcomes, or prevention of neurodegeneration.

  Skills

  • Ability to translate basic science discoveries into clinical practice.
  • Active engagement in interdisciplinary and collaborative initiatives.
  • Expertise in tumor immunology, cancer immunotherapy, and cell therapy in oncology, transplant immunology, regenerative medicine, neuroinflammation, neuroimmunology, and healthspan research.

  Benefits

  Compensation: Negotiable, 12 months. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage.

  Pay

  Negotiable, 12 months

  Schedule

  This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.