Physician Scientist, Hematology/Oncology, Department of Pediatrics
About the Role
The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Virginia School of Medicine seeks an MD or MD/PhD Physician-Scientist to join the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology as faculty on the tenure track. The appointee will join an outstanding group of clinicians and scientists with expertise in hematologic malignancies, pediatric sarcomas and embryonal tumors, central nervous system malignancies, stem cell transplant and immunotherapy.
The successful candidate will demonstrate outstanding interpersonal and communications skills, share institutional values of professionalism, integrity, personal accountability, excellence, and respect while developing an independent scientific program. Ideal candidates will be wet or dry laboratory-based investigators with an exceptional record of research accomplishment, focusing on benign or malignant disorders of hematopoiesis, central nervous system (CNS) cancers, non-CNS solid tumors of children, immune deficiency states, or disorders of hemostasis. Applicants with clinical and/or translational research interests are also encouraged.
The chosen candidate will be appointed at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level and receive a generous startup package and protected time to establish their research program. Adjunct appointments appropriate to the candidate’s research focus are available to allow participation in degree-granting graduate and MD/PhD training programs. The appointee will have access to a broad array of shared resources across the university to enable their research.
Requirements
- MD or DO degree
- Board-certified/board-eligible in Hematology-Oncology
- Track record demonstrating achievements or strong potential for developing an innovative research program that can attract sustained extramural funding
About the Institution
The University of Virginia Medical Center and Children’s Hospital are located adjacent to the main university grounds. UVA Health comprises the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, University Physicians Group, and the Medical Center, featuring 735 beds, a Level 1 trauma center, an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center, and a Level IV NICU.
UVA Children’s Hospital has been recognized as Virginia’s #1 children’s hospital by U.S. News and World Report for five consecutive years and holds national rankings in nine subspecialties, including neonatology, pediatric gastroenterology and GI surgery, pediatric nephrology, pediatric diabetes and endocrinology, pediatric orthopaedics, pediatric cardiology and heart surgery, pediatric pulmonology and lung surgery, and pediatric urology.
About the Location
Charlottesville, home to the University of Virginia, offers a vibrant community with a blend of cultural sophistication and small-town ambiance, situated just one hundred miles from Washington, DC. The area is rich in historical sites and outdoor recreational opportunities, including hiking, biking, water activities, and skiing. Charlottesville boasts a dynamic culinary scene, the Downtown Mall’s entertainment offerings, and over forty wineries along with numerous breweries, cideries, and distilleries. Consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States, Charlottesville provides an exceptional quality of life.