What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hem Onc, Associate Director Clinical Translational Research- Associate Professor / Professor - Clinical Scholar Pathway position at University of Vermont Health?
The Division of Hematology/Oncology in the Department of Medicine at the Larner College of Medicine, the University of Vermont Cancer Center and its teaching hospital, the UVM Medical Center is seeking a physician-scientist/academic clinician to serve as Associate Director of Clinical & Translational Research. The position is available at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor in the Clinical Scholar Pathway. This position involves approximately 50% clinical effort with remaining effort protected for scholarly activities. The latter may be laboratory-based investigations or clinically focused research. This position involves oversight and coordination of clinical and translational cancer-focused research for UVMCC.
Applicants must have M.D. degree or equivalent, be ABIM board certified in Medical Oncology or Hematology and must be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Vermont, for privileges at UVM Medical Center, and for faculty appointment at the University of Vermont. Candidates should have a record of productive cancer-focused clinical or laboratory-based research, as evidenced by a history of peer-reviewed publications, extramural funding and/or clinical trials activity.
Burlington is a vibrant community located on the shores of Lake Champlain, between the Adirondack and Green Mountains. With year-round recreational opportunities, safe neighborhoods and excellent schools, this progressive community has been frequently cited as being one of the healthiest and best cities in the US in which to live.
The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service. Applicants are requested to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.
The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law. The University encourages applications from all individuals who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution.
Quality of Life
Situated along the shores of Lake Champlain, the sixth-largest lake in the United States, between the Adirondacks and Green Mountains, you'll find Burlington, Vermont, one of WalletHub's “Best Small Cities to Live in America.” This small college city offers all the excitement of a larger metro area in a highly livable community. Here, fine dining, arts and entertainment, amazing activities and events can be found within a mere 10 square miles accessible by public transit, car, foot or bike. What really sets Burlington apart is the abundance of outdoor recreation in and around the city. The shoreline of Lake Champlain offers a 12-mile bike path, three sand beaches, marinas for launching sail boats, hiking trails at Red Rocks Park, and 21 area golf courses in the area. And the winter months offer even more with cross-country skiing, snow kiting or hitting the slopes at Stowe Mountain, Smuggler's Notch, Mad River Glen or Bolton Valley - all less than an hour from the city.