What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor, Clinical Faculty Appointment (CFA) - Thoracic Head & Neck Medical Oncology position at Thoracic Head & Neck Medical Oncology - MD Anderson Cancer Center Careers?
The Department of Thoracic/Head & Neck Medical Oncology (THNMO) at MD Anderson Cancer Center invites applicants for a full-time academic appointment at the level of assistant professor. This is a clinical faculty position in the specialty of head and neck medical oncology that primary involves patient care and clinical research.
This position offers the opportunity for professional growth and development by joining an exciting and active group of clinicians, physician-scientists, and clinical, basic science, and translational investigators. The successful candidate will closely interact with the many ongoing THNMO research programs focusing on carcinogenesis and prevention, treatment, biomarker development, and other projects in support of personalized medicine. The faculty member will have access to THNMO’s substantial patient resources, core facilities, molecular pathology laboratories, and educational/training programs. THNMO is currently funded by a NIH Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPORE), HPV Cancer MoonShot, and other programmatic and peer-reviewed grants that facilitate the department’s translational research initiatives. Responsibilities will include clinical care, clinical research, and teaching. Salary benchmark $300,000.
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Applicants should hold or be eligible for medical licensure in Texas and must possess an MD with Board Eligibility or Board Certification in the subspecialty of medical oncology. Successful candidates should have demonstrated expertise in head and neck medical oncology and clinical research.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
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Salary : $300,000