Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Assistant Professor

The Division of Hematology/Oncology is seeking an outstanding scientist or physician-scientist to join the Department of Pediatrics Division of Hematology/Oncology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

The search focuses on individuals conducting laboratory-based basic or translational research investigating fundamental aspects of childhood cancer biology. Priorities for investigation include, but are not limited to, the biology of childhood brain tumor and soft tissue sarcoma, and childhood cancer susceptibility syndromes. Candidates will have the opportunity to interface with other laboratory and clinical researchers in the Division and across the UT Southwestern campus, participating in multidisciplinary teams focused on improving the care of children with cancer and blood disorders.

The applicant would join a vibrant and growing Division consisting of 33 other full-time faculty members with excellent clinical, clinical research, and laboratory programs fully developed to cover a broad range of relevant topics. Researchers will be supported by exceptional infrastructure and core facilities available on the UT Southwestern Medical Center campus, including the Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Children's Research Institute, and will benefit from the presence of excellent post-doctoral and graduate student training programs. Competitive recruitment packages, in some cases substantially augmented by the Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas, will be provided, commensurate with applicant's experience and potential.

Potential candidates should apply online at https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/ (search for Job #962297) and upload a curriculum vitae.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

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Benefits

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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