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Staff Clinician

Employer
National Institutes of Health (NIH)/National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Location
Bethesda, Maryland
Closing date
Feb 22, 2025
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Profession
Physician
Specialty
Oncology (Cancer)

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Staff Clinician

Genitourinary Malignancies Branch, Center for Cancer Research

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is seeking a Staff Clinician to work in the Bladder Cancer research program within the Genitourinary Malignancies Branch (GMB), Center for Cancer Research (CCR). The CCR is the largest division of the NCI intramural research program and comprises nearly 250 basic and clinical research groups. The GMB focuses on investigating the biology of genitourinary cancers, developing new strategies for treating those cancers, and evaluating these new therapeutic approaches through science-driven clinical research.  The existing faculty in the GMB is an outstanding group of internationally recognized biomedical researchers covering a range of basic and clinical research areas in bladder cancer and complemented by the other NCI research branches and centers and resources within the Intramural Research Program. For an overview of the GMB and CCR, please visit https://ccr.cancer.gov/

About the Position

The successful candidate will serve a pivotal role in the translational/clinical program of the Bladder Cancer research program in the GMB.  As Staff Clinician, the applicant will be responsible for the design, execution, and all regulatory aspects of clinical trials for patients at the NCI Clinical Center of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The Staff Clinician clinical responsibilities will include attending the Medical Oncology Service for up to four weeks each year, contribute to daily clinical responsibilities for patients, staff patients in the bladder clinic, be responsible for the evaluation and care of those patients, as well as conduct consultations in medical oncology for patients at the NIH Clinical Center.  Additionally, the successful applicant will participate in other clinical activities, such as training and teaching of medical oncology Fellows, as well as nurses and support personnel involved in care.

Qualifications and Job Details

Degree Required

M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. (or equivalent)

License to practice medicine in the United States

Board certification or eligibility in Medical Oncology

Previous experience as a medical oncologist primarily in bladder cancer and/or completion of an advanced medical oncology fellowship for 1-2 years in bladder cancer is highly desirable.

Job Location

Bethesda, Maryland

Appointment Type

This is a time-limited, renewable, appointment.

Work Schedule

Full-time

Citizenship

Appointees may be US citizens or resident aliens.

Required and Preferred Skills 

Preferred candidates will have a M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree and certification in clinical/translational medicine. The candidate should also have a strong track record of achievement, expertise, and experience in this respective area. Previous experience as an investigator in clinical trials would also be an advantage.  Applicants must be licensed to practice medicine in the United States and board eligible/board certified in Oncology.

Salary and Benefits

Salary is commensurate with experience.  A complete federal benefits package is available, including retirement, health insurance, annual and sick leave, and the Thrift Savings Plan (401K equivalent).

How to Apply

Interested applicants must submit:

  • A current curriculum vitae and complete bibliography
  • Names and contact information for 3 references
  • Cover Letter
  • A diversity statement describing your track record of and commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in biomedical research and/or medicine, including, but not limited to, the understanding of and impacting issues of equity, inclusion, and diversity, successful recruitment and/or mentorship of individuals from historically underrepresented groups, demonstrated sustained efforts to promote diversity, equity and inclusion, and plans for addressing diversity and inclusion in the future. (500-word limit)

Send Application Electronically To:

Takisha Peterson

Genitourinary Malignancies Branch

Center for Cancer Research

National Cancer Institute

E-mail:  takisha.peterson@nih.gov

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Selection for this position will be based solely on merit, with no discrimination for non-merit reasons such as race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, age, or membership or non-membership in an employee organization.

NIH provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation during any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. 

This position is subject to a background check.

The NCI and the CCR are deeply committed to diversity of thought, equity, and inclusion.  Applications from women, persons from under-represented minorities, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged.

The DHHS, NIH, and NCI are Equal Opportunity Employers.

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