Medical Oncology Gastroenterology Clinical Trial Researcher, Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Department of Medicine & Stony Brook Cancer Center (Tenure-Track eligible)

Stony Brook University: Health Sciences: Renaissance School of Medicine: Internal Medicine: Hematology and Oncology

Description

The Division of Hematology/Oncology in the Department of Medicine and the Stony Brook University Cancer Center (SBCC) seek a board-certified or board-eligible Medical Oncologist/Clinical Researcher in the area of Gastrointestinal Cancer to join our growing cancer program. Under the leadership of a new Director, the SBCC has entered a new dynamic growth phase. Stony Brook University (SBU) and SBCC have made major institutional investments in cancer research.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic growth environment, is able to work and align interests across a multidisciplinary setting, is able and committed to designing and executing clinical trials that serve to translate cutting-edge basic research advances into humans and is committed to improving the health of people with or at risk for cancer.

Physicians interested in conducting Phase I trials are encouraged to apply. We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual with excellent leadership and organizational abilities. The successful candidate will participate in the mission of the SBCC including expansion of its clinical trial portfolio and investigator-initiated trials. The development of strong collaborative interactions with existing programs in cancer biology, metabolomics, lipidomics, cancer imaging, bioinformatics, bioengineering and chemical biology and drug discovery will be strongly encouraged. Generous support for a clinical research program will be available. The candidate will be expected to contribute to the teaching and educational mission of the Division of Hematology/Oncology.

Stony Brook University offers a highly engaging academic environment in the context of an integrated comprehensive undergraduate, graduate and biomedical research campus. Its location on Long Island, New York, offers an ideal place to thrive, grow and to enjoy a range of personal interests. Candidates will have an MD, MD/PhD or equivalent, and must be eligible to work and practice in the state of New York.

The successful candidate will:

• Lead and develop research that expands the field.

• Lead and participate in clinical studies in cancer patients.

• Collaborate with clinicians, engineers, mathematicians, statisticians, and basic scientists across SBU to develop innovative therapeutic strategies.

• Advance the clinical translation of novel therapeutics and imaging agents.

• Pursue and maintain extramural funding (NIH, foundations, industry).

• Provide mentorship and career development support for junior faculty and trainees.

The successful candidate will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of oncology researchers.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• MD, DO, or MD/PhD (or foreign equivalent).

• Training and experience in medical oncology, with research experience commensurate with rank in clinical trials in the area of gastroenterological cancers.

• Board Certification or eligibility in Medical Oncology.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong record of funded research (NIH, industry or foundation).

• Experience leading clinical translation of novel therapeutics.

• Evidence of effective collaboration and mentorship in a multidisciplinary research environment.

Application Instructions

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Special Notes

Tenure/Non-Tenure Track position. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. To qualify for tenure and/or a senior faculty appointment, the candidate must meet the criteria established by the School of Medicine (School of Medicine's Criteria for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure ( ).

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible.

Campus Description

Long Island's premier academic medical center, Stony Brook Medicine, represents Stony Brook University's entire medical enterprise and integrates all of Stony Brook's health-related initiatives: education, research and patient care. It encompasses Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children's Hospital, the five Health Sciences schools -- Dental Medicine, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing and Social Welfare -- as well as the major centers and institutes, programs and more than 50 community-based healthcare settings throughout Suffolk County. With 624 beds, Stony Brook University Hospital serves as Suffolk County's only tertiary care center and Regional Trauma Center. Stony Brook Children's, with more than 180 pediatric specialists in 30 specialties, offers the most advanced pediatric specialty care in the region. In the Medical and Research Translation (MART) building, two floors are occupied by Stony Brook University Cancer Center's outpatient services, and four floors are devoted to cancer research. Diversity, equity and inclusion are essential core values at Stony Brook Medicine. We believe we do our best and most impactful work when we leverage our diverse, equitable and inclusive perspectives. We are proud to recruit and hire talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.

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