The Wilmot Cancer Institute, the country's newest designated National Cancer Institute (NCI) cancer
| Company/Institution: |
The University of Rochester |
| Department: |
Wilmot Cancer Institute |
| Location: |
Rochester , NY, USA |
| Degree Requirements: |
MD, PhD, PhD and/or MD |
Salary: |
$200,000 - $249,999 |
| Job Type: |
Faculty |
Posted: |
May 17, 2024 |
| Job Setting: |
Medical School, Hospital/Clinical Facility |
Application Period: |
May 13-October 13, 2025 |
The Wilmot Cancer Institute, the country's newest designated National Cancer Institute (NCI) cancer center, at the University of Rochester Medical Center, is seeking faculty candidates at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level dedicated to the clinical care and research in the following sub-specialties:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy
- Leukemia & Myelodysplasia
THE POSITION
The division is recruiting clinical researchers with a focus on contributing to a robust clinical trial portfolio supporting Wilmot Cancer Institute’s patient population and furthering scientific and clinical discovery. This will be achieved through a collaborative spirit of partnership with internal teams, including basic and translational scientists, clinicians and investigators, and other clinical and support staff. The ideal candidate will be expected to be a trusted colleague, clinician, investigator, and leader, and build productive relationships with teams across Wilmot, URMC, and UR Medicine, faculty, staff, residents, and fellows. Candidates will need to lead an active clinical practice, supporting clinical trial accruals and contributing to ongoing clinical and translational research, and ideally building relationships across the clinical and basic science departments, funded investigators, clinical trials office. A competitive salary, generous benefits, and programmatic and research support will be provided.
THE ENVIRONMENT
Wilmot provides best-in-class cancer treatment and care to approximately three million people in New York State and conducts pivotal research with the goal of preventing and conquering cancer through innovations in science, patient care, education, and community outreach. Wilmot features an 87-bed flagship cancer center, 13 outpatient locations, and one of the state’s largest blood and marrow transplant programs. Wilmot is home to the region’s first cancer survivorship clinic and one of the nation’s first geriatric oncology clinics. Wilmot’s 198 oncology physicians and 514 oncology nurses see more than 7,000 new cancer patients each year. In 2024, Wilmot researchers had $30.9 million in cancer funding, $25.8 million in peer reviewed funding and over $14 million in NCI funding.
URMC and UR Medicine (the clinical enterprise) form the centerpiece of the University’s medical research, teaching, patient care, and community missions. URMC has an integrated administrative structure, budget, and strategic plan. As one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers, URMC ranks among the top quarter of U.S. medical centers in federal research funding, has an overall revenue of approximately $6 billion, and houses the flagship hospital, Strong Memorial Hospital — an 886-bed quaternary care facility. In addition, URMC includes the School of Medicine and Dentistry, School of Nursing, the Golisano Children’s Hospital, Eastman Institute for Oral Health, Sovie Center for Advanced Practice Providers, UR Medical Faculty Group, and UR Medicine comprises seven additional community hospitals.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION
• Possess an M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
• Successfully completed an accredited fellowship program and possess ABIM Board
Certification in an oncology specialty.
• Eligible for licensure in New York and authorized to work in the United States.
• Possess academic credentials and accomplishments for appointment at the rank of
Assistant Professor or higher at University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
APLLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Interested candidates should submit the following:
1. Letter of interest
2. Curriculum vitae
Please send inquiries or nominations to: aram_hezel@rochester.urmc.edu
About the Employer
Wilmot provides best-in-class cancer treatment and care to approximately three million people in New York State and conducts pivotal research with the goal of preventing and conquering cancer through innovations in science, patient care, education, and community outreach. Wilmot features an 87-bed flagship cancer center, 13 outpatient locations, and one of the state’s largest blood and marrow transplant programs. Wilmot is home to the region’s first cancer survivorship clinic and one of the nation’s first geriatric oncology clinics. Wilmot’s 198 oncology physicians and 514 oncology nurses see more than 7,000 new cancer patients each year. In 2024, Wilmot researchers had $30.9 million in cancer funding, $25.8 million in peer reviewed funding and over $14 million in NCI funding. URMC and UR Medicine (the clinical enterprise) form the centerpiece of the University’s medical research, teaching, patient care, and community missions. URMC has an integrated administrative structure, budget, and strategic plan. As one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers, URMC ranks among the top quarter of U.S. medical centers in federal research funding, has an overall revenue of approximately $6 billion, and houses the flagship hospital, Strong Memorial Hospital — an 886-bed quaternary care facility. In addition, URMC includes the School of Medicine and Dentistry, School of Nursing, the Golisano Children’s Hospital, Eastman Institute for Oral Health, Sovie Center for Advanced Practice Providers, UR Medical Faculty Group, and UR Medicine comprises seven additional community hospitals.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following:
1. Letter of interest
2. Curriculum vitae
Please send inquiries or nominations to: aram_hezel@rochester.urmc.edu Aram F. Hezel, MD, John and Ethel Heselden Professor Chief, Hematology/Oncology
Wilmot Cancer Institute Department of Medicine, Hematology/Oncology University of Rochester Medical Center 601 Elmwood Ave Box 704 Rochester, NY 14642 Office: 585-276-5257 Fax: 585-275-2914 email: aram_hezel@rochester.urmc.edu
Contact Information
Aram Hezel
601 Elmwood Avenue
Box 704
Rochester, NY 14642 USA
aram_hezel@urmc.rochester.edu
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