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University of Illinois - Chicago

Assistant/Associate/Professor of Clinical Pediatrics (Hematology/Oncology)

University of Illinois - Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Assistant/Associate/Professor of Clinical Pediatrics (Hematology/Oncology)

(Search extended until 11/12/2024)Hiring Department : UICOMP-PediatricsLocation : Peoria, IL USARequisition ID : 1022897Posting Close Date : 11/12/2024The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria seeks a Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist for a position as Assistant/Associate Professor of Pediatrics either MD or MD/PhD to enhance a growing division. The main responsibility is to work as physician scientist committing time and effort in basic/translational research in the laboratory in the field of pediatric oncology. The physician scientist will be expected to engage in active collaborative research and build clinical and/or translational research in the division. The physician scientist will have access to existing lab space.The position requires 3 years of Pediatrics Residency and 3 years of Hematology/Oncology Fellowship. The ideal candidate will be BC/BE in Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and will hold or have applied for an Illinois physician's license.Physician scientist will also engage in caring for inpatients and outpatients with a variety of pediatric hematologic and oncologic problems, including those followed in the St. Jude's Midwest Affiliate. The individual hired to this position will:See referral hematology/oncology consultations from throughout the Central Illinois Region.Fully participate in teaching programs in hematology and oncology for undergraduate medical students and residents and participate in the undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs of the Department.Participate in cooperative research efforts and clinical trials research protocols at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee and the Children's Oncology Group (COG).Position SummaryPediatric Hematologist Oncologist and Physician Scientist with interest/expertise in lab work at Assistant/Associate/Professor of Pediatrics level.Duties & ResponsibilitiesThe position includes care of inpatients and outpatients with a variety of pediatric hematologic and oncologic problems, including those followed in the St. Jude's Midwest Affiliate.Position includes dedicated time in the lab to conduct individual basic or translational research in pediatric oncology at University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria Campus.See referral hematology/oncology consultations from throughout the Central Illinois Region.Fully participate in teaching programs in hematology and oncology for undergraduate medical students and residents and participate in the undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs of the Department.Organize and conduct bench and/or clinical research in the field of pediatric hematology/oncology.Participate in cooperative research efforts and clinical trials research protocols at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee and the Children's Oncology Group (COG).Perform other duties of a University faculty member including committee assignments, curriculum development, student counseling, and administration, as needed.Minimum QualificationsEligible for licensure in Illinois.Board certified/eligible in Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology/Oncology3 years of Pediatrics Residency and 3 years of Hematology/Oncology FellowshipMD/DO or equivalentExperience in basic/translational lab work.To apply, please visit this job listing on the UIC Job Board at

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