The Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (SKCC) at Jefferson Health in Philadelphia, PA is excited to announce a new physician-scientist and research faculty positions.
The Department of Radiation Oncology is interested in investigators (MD, DO, MD/PhD) with clinical and/or research expertise in the following areas:
- Immuno-oncology
- Cancer Informatics
- Geriatric Oncology
- Cancer Genetics and Epigenetics
- Radiation Biology
- Radiotheranostics
Overview:
- Ideal candidates will be wet laboratory-based or translational investigators and must demonstrate the ability to develop an independent research program.
- The candidate will be provided with protected time for research and mentoring in an environment that encourages collaborative team science.
- Preference will be given to investigators focused on SKCC priorities including lung cancer, breast cancer, colorectal cancer, melanoma, prostate cancer, pancreatic cancer, and hematologic malignancies.
- SKCC at Jefferson Health is an NCI-designated consortium cancer center that includes researchers from Thomas Jefferson University and Drexel University.
- The SKCC has a large regional footprint with multiple interconnected advanced care hubs.
- Existing resources include large patient volumes in all priority cancers, clinically-annotated biorepositories, a centralized IRB, and a single electronic health record system across all sites.
- We are recruiting for multiple positions both at the early-stage investigator and established/funded investigators.
- Academic rank will be appropriate to the candidate's qualifications, and recruited faculty will be provided generous start-up funds, a competitive salary, and modern facilities, along with administrative and infrastructure services. Further details can be found at: https://sidneykimmelcancercenter.jeffersonhealth.org/research.html
- The SKCC is located in the heart of Philadelphia, a vibrant urban cultural scene with an abundance of opportunities for professional and social interactions.
- Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.