Assistant Professor Of Pediatrics (term) - Oncology Research

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Louisville, Kentucky, USA
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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

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Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Independent research program design
  • Pediatric oncology research
  • Extramural funding pursuit
  • Collaboration with clinicians and researchers
  • Publication in peer-reviewed journals

Nice-to-have

  • Work with CAR-T/cellular therapy research
  • Mentorship and faculty development programs
  • Access to shared core facilities
  • Psychosocial support research
  • Survivorship outcomes research

Key Requirements

  • Assistant Professor rank
  • Experience in pediatric oncology research
  • Ability to secure NIH and other extramural funding

Work Rights

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