Chief & AST/ASO/FULL PROFESSOR-Pediatric Neuro-oncology-Departmen...
University of Florida - Gainesville
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Classification Title: DIR & AST/ASO/FULL PROFESSOR
Job Description:
The Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Florida is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible pediatric neuro-oncologist for the role of Chief, Pediatric Neuro-Oncology & AST/ASO/FULL Professor (tenure or non-tenure track) at the Preston A. Wells, Jr. Center for Brain Tumor Therapy at UF Health. This faculty position will lead clinical and research efforts for the pediatric neuro-oncology program and will be responsible for teaching housestaff, fellows, and medical students assigned to the UF Health Cancer Center and/or department.
The ideal candidate will have strong clinical training and background in pediatric neuro-oncology, well-developed research skills, and interests in pursuing basic, clinical, or translational research focused on pediatric brain tumors. The Wells Brain Tumor Center at UF Health is the only member in Florida of the NCI Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium (PBTC) and Pacific Neuro-Oncology Consortium (PNOC). The Director of Pediatric Neuro-Oncology will support active participation in these national brain tumor consortia.
The Chief of Pediatric Neuro-Oncology will oversee and provide leadership in clinical, basic, and translational research programs. Opportunities include implementing early-phase and investigator-initiated clinical trials and collaborating with immunotherapy, cell, and gene therapy programs. There are also opportunities to collaborate and lead research projects in the Departments of Pediatrics and UF Health Cancer Center. Clinical duties include inpatient and outpatient care.
Compensation will be commensurate with experience and accomplishments.
Expected Salary:
Commensurate with experience
Minimum Requirements:
- M.D. or equivalent
- Board certified or eligible
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated excellence in leadership and clinical management
- Strong research skills and interest
- Capacity to secure extramural funding for research activities
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please complete an application including a cover letter, resume, and the names and email addresses of three to five references.
The University of Florida is committed to non-discrimination regarding race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information, and veteran status in all employment aspects.
Application deadline: 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:
Yes
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