Medical Oncology / sarcoma

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Job Category : Academic Staff

Employment Type : Regular

Job Profile : Assistant Professor (CHS)

Job Duties :

The Department of Medicine at The University of Wisconsin and the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center (UWCCC) is recruiting an exceptional Medical Oncologist with a focused interest in clinical care for patients with sarcoma, to join our faculty in the Division of Hematology, Medical Oncology and Palliative Care. We are looking for candidates with a track record of clinical excellence, cancer research focus and an interest in education as demonstrated through training and / or practice experience. Cancer research focus would include health services or clinical trial research, and priority areas include genomics, precision medicine and cancer therapeutics. This position would be active in multi-disciplinary oncology programs. The academic clinician will be expected to engage in active collaborative research, build clinical trials and / or health services in the division and obtain / maintain independent extramural funding.

• This position is full or part time, 80%-100%
• This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.
• This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations.
• The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.
• Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles : Professor (CHS), Associate Professor (CHS), or Assistant Professor (CHS). The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

Key Job Responsibilities :

Department :

School of Medicine and Public Health / Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology, Medical Oncology and Palliative Care

The Division of Hematology, Medical Oncology and Palliative Care at UW-Madison includes more than 60 faculty, over 40 Advanced Practice Providers, and 19 Fellows. The division's faculty leads cutting-edge basic, translational and clinical research programs. This research encompasses cancer biology, cancer prevention, screening and treatment, as well as survivorship and palliative care for patients impacted by solid tumors, benign and malignant hematologic conditions and those requiring stem cell transplant or cellular therapies.

Opportunities exist for pursuit of clinical research in candidate's area / s of interest. The candidate will lead dedicated disease-specific research staff and have access to substantial programmatic research funds. Clinical research is conducted in the UWCCC by 18 multi-disciplinary Disease Oriented Teams and is supported by the UWCCC Clinical Research Office. Over 170 UWCCC investigators regularly enroll patients to therapeutic intervention trials at our two UWCCC clinical sites. We are a member of the NCCN, ECOG- ACRIN, Alliance, BigTen Cancer Research Consortium, Wisconsin Oncology Network (WON) and Wisconsin Association of Hematology and Oncology (WAHO).

The candidate will have also access to many shared resources and opportunities to collaborate with basic, translational and clinical researchers at the NCI-designated UW Carbone Cancer Center (UWCCC), the VA Hospital and throughout the UW-Madison campus. Administrative duties including e-Consults, committees and community service may be added as appropriate to the interests of the successful candidate. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue and secure independent funding to continue / develop their research.

The successful candidate will join a world-class institution that encourages, values, and supports interdisciplinary basic, clinical and population health research, and attracts scholars and students from around the world. Madison is the state's capitol city with a population of over 270,000 and offers an ideal combination of natural beauty, stimulating cultural events, outstanding schools and outdoor recreation.

Compensation :

Negotiable, 12 months.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Education :

MD, DO, or equivalent is required

How to Apply :

The deadline for assuring full consideration is September 1, 2025; however, this position will remain open, and applications may be considered until this position is filled. Please use the online UW Job Application system to submit a current CV and a cover letter that indicates the following details :

The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.

Contact Information :

Deb Gugel; gugel@wisc.edu; 608-445-3224

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