Pediatric Oncology Physician-Scientist

Working Title

Open Rank Pediatric Oncology Physician-Scientist

Peds-Hematology/Oncology - 412011

02/03/2025

Yes

Permanent Faculty

Tenured/Tenure Track

FAC
0005431

Full-Time Permanent

40

1

North Carolina, US

07/01/2025

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities
. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package
, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability.

We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.

Our vision is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.

The Division of Hematology-Oncology at the University of North Carolina is seeking a full-time, open rank tenure/tenure track physician-scientist to contribute to the division’s research mission in laboratory or clinical research and to provide clinical care to our patients. The faculty member will be appointed to the G. Denman Hammon Professorship in Childhood Cancer. The responsibilities of this position will be shared between research and clinical commitments.

The candidate will lead and administer an independent research program. Joint appointment to a basic science department or graduate curriculum may be available based on research and teaching interests. The selected applicant will also be involved in the education mission of the institution with opportunities to teach postdoctoral clinical and research fellows, residents, and medical and graduate students. The candidate will provide coverage on our inpatient hematology-oncology unit.

Preference will be given to candidates with a history of independent funding and a long-term commitment to research and teaching.

The position requires a professional medical degree, completion of a three-year advanced fellowship training in pediatric hematology-oncology, American Board of Pediatrics certification or eligibility in pediatric hematology-oncology, and eligibility for a North Carolina license to practice medicine.

Applicants whose research has focused on the pathophysiological basis of childhood cancers, therapeutic development, or genetic or environmental associations are especially encouraged to apply.

Not Applicable.