Assistant Professor Of Pediatrics (term) - Oncology Research
music.louisville.edu
Base: commensurate with training + experience; bon...
Independent research program design
Pediatric oncology research
Extramural funding pursuit
Selected candidates will develop robust, independent research programs addressing critical questions in pediatric oncology, with priority areas including CNS tumors, sarcomas, and leukemia
Job Summary
Selected candidates will develop robust, independent research programs addressing critical questions in pediatric oncology, with priority areas including CNS tumors, sarcomas, and leukemia.
This position offers a competitive three-year startup package including salary support, research development funding, and access to institutional resources such as shared core facilities, statistical support, and faculty development programs with dedicated mentorship teams.
Norton Children’s Cancer Institute treats 100-110 new oncology cases annually and actively enrolls in Children’s Oncology Group trials, providing excellent clinical research opportunities.
Matching Summary
Selected candidates will develop robust, independent research programs addressing critical questions in pediatric oncology, with priority areas including CNS tumors, sarcomas, and leukemia.
Salary
Base: Commensurate with training and experience; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Competitive startup package including salary support and research development funding
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Independent research program design
Pediatric oncology research
Extramural funding pursuit
Collaboration with clinicians and researchers
Mentorship of trainees
Nice-to-have
CAR-T/cellular therapy research
Psychosocial support research
Survivorship outcomes research
Key Requirements
Assistant Professor rank
Experience in pediatric oncology research
Ability to secure NIH and other extramural funding