Job: Assistant Associate Professor Clinical Scholar Pathway

Jobing Description

The University of Vermont College of Medicine and its teaching hospital, Fletcher Allen Health Care, are seeking a Medical Oncologist at the Assistant/Associate Professor level on the Clinical Scholar Pathway to develop and conduct high quality clinical trials related to GI, GU malignancies, and phase I protocols with an emphasis on new therapeutics and translational research. The Division of Hematology/Oncology is part of the Vermont Cancer Center. At the Vermont Cancer Center, clinicians, scientists, epidemiologists, and ancillary medical professionals all work together to improve cancer care delivery through the integration of basic, clinical and population research. The successful candidate will be a skilled clinician, an accomplished interdisciplinary teacher, and have experience in the conduct of clinical and/or translational research. The applicant will be successful in leading the field of hematology malignancy to the cutting edge of clinical and translational research and offer optimal and newer care to our patient population. For the interested and qualified candidate, the opportunity to build a translational oncology program exists. The Vermont Cancer Center participates in investigator-initiated, NCI-Cooperative Group, and industry-sponsored trials. Opportunities to collaborate with state-of-the-art laboratory researchers, integrating clinical research with the programs of the Vermont Cancer Center, and involving community outreach participants through multidisciplinary efforts are available.

Applicant must be ABIM board eligible or certified in Hematology and/or Medical Oncology, be eligible for licensure in the State of Vermont, and have demonstrated experience and enthusiasm in clinical research. Burlington is a vibrant community nestled on the shores of Lake Champlain, between the Adirondack and the Green Mountains. With year-round recreational opportunities, safe neighborhoods and excellent schools, this progressive community has been frequently cited as being one of the healthiest and best cities in the US in which to live.

The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service. Applicants are requested to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.

Send letter of application, CV and 3 references to Dr. Mark Greenblatt, Chair, Search Committee, University of Vermont, Given E-214, 89 Beaumont Avenue, Burlington, VT 05405, phone 802-656-5487, fax 802-656-5414 or via email: mark.greenblatt@uvm.edu or online at http://www.uvmjobs.com

UVM is an AA/EOE. Applications from women and people of diverse racial, ethnic and cultural background are encouraged. Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, we strongly recommend the submission of materials by February 28, 2012. Advertising Copy continued:
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