Pediatric Hematology/Oncology/Stem Cell Transplant: Physician Scientist
About the Role
This position is 70% research with 30% clinical responsibilities in the Pediatric Hematology, Oncology & Stem Cell Transplant Division at Riley Children's Health at Indiana University Health. The successful candidate will have a primary interest in bench research in oncology while contributing to clinical care in all areas of hematology/oncology.
- Inpatient consultation
- Outpatient consultation
- Outpatient clinics
- Inpatient service
Contribute to a culture that values safety, efficiency, inclusion, and satisfaction for patients, their families, staff, and faculty across the clinical enterprise.
Qualifications
- Board Certified in Pediatrics
- Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
- Physician MD/DO licensed in Indiana or eligible for medical licensure
About the Center
The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Riley Children's is a Children's Oncology Group Phase I Consortium member affiliated with the IUSM Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center, Indiana's only NCI-designated Cancer Center for clinical care. Highlights include:
- The only nationally ranked oncology and hematology program in Indiana
- The only pediatric stem cell transplant program in the state
- The only site offering pediatric CAR T-Cell therapy in Indiana
- Comprehensive interdisciplinary disease-focused teams
- Treats more than 80% of children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer in Indiana
- Over 300 new oncology patients annually from Indiana and surrounding states
- More than 13,000 outpatient visits per year focusing on:
- Leukemias
- Solid tumors
- Brain tumors
- Hematopoietic/stem cell transplant
- General hematology
- Hemoglobinopathies (e.g., sickle cell disease, thalassemias)
- Bone marrow failure syndromes
- Hemophilia and other coagulation disorders
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits through IUSM and IUHP include:
- Group insurance (health, dental, life, disability)
- Several retirement options, including 401k with company match
- Paid vacation, CME, and holidays
- Relocation assistance
- Occurrence-based malpractice insurance coverage starting the first day of employment
About the Community
Indianapolis offers a vibrant and diverse community with:
- Leading educational system and top-ranked universities
- 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 U.S.
- Top-ranked international airport ("Best Airport in North America" for twelve consecutive years)
- Ranked by Niche in 2023 as one of the most diverse counties in America and one of the best cities to live in and buy a house
- Historic neighborhoods with cultural districts and low cost of living
- Outdoor recreation including golfing, boating, and unique parks
- Home to professional sports teams: Colts (NFL), Fever (WNBA), Pacers (NBA), Indians (MiLB), and the Indianapolis 500 (IndyCar)
- Close proximity to Chicago, St. Louis, Louisville, and Cincinnati
About the Healthcare System
Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health:
- Nationally ranked in 11 specialties by U.S. News & World Report
- Ranked sixth in the nation for NIH Research funding, totaling more than $38.5 million in 2023
- One of the largest pediatric research facilities in the country (Children's Clinical Research Center)
- One of the nation's largest outpatient care facilities for children
- Committed to advancing a culture of equity, respect, and inclusion