Hematology/Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy - Physician Scientist

University of Wisconsin Madison
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
21 North Park Street (Show on map)
Nov 15, 2024
Job Summary: The Division of Hematology, Medical Oncology and Palliative Care seeks a physician scientist in Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy to join our team. We are looking for candidates with a track record of clinical excellence and academic contributions, as demonstrated through training and/or practice experience in caring for patients undergoing stem cell transplantation and other cellular therapies, and excellent research achievement. Specifically, we seek a clinical and translational researcher with interest in post-transplant immunological complications, use of novel cellular therapies for cancer treatment, and use of bone marrow stem cells in transplant and regenerative medicine. The physician scientist will be expected to engage in active collaborative research and build clinical and/or translational research in the division and obtain/maintain independent extramural funding. A competitive salary and benefits package is provided, including generous academic support. Our stem cell transplant program has been FACT accredited since 2001, performing about 140-180 SCT yearly (60-70 allo-SCT yearly and 80-100 auto-SCT year) in recent years. We are a certified treatment center for all the FDA-approved commercial CART products for ALL, variety of lymphomas and multiple myeloma. Our CART patient volume had been doubling in the past 3 years, and we anticipate reaching 80-100 CART treatments per year with further growth in the coming years. In addition, we are actively participating in significant number of consortium and industry-sponsored cell therapy trials. We are conducting novel investigator-initiated therapeutic trials such as using alpha/beta T cell depleted haploidentical transplantation for the treatment of relapsed pediatric neuroblastoma and sarcomas. Our program is also developing institutional cell therapy trials including CRISPR/Cas9 generated CAR T cells for solid tumors and CNS malignancies, and ex vivo activated/expanded NK cells to treat neuroblastoma and osteogenic sarcoma, alpha/beta T cell and B cell depleted prophylactic donor lymphocyte infusion to prevent disease relapse after allo-SCT for patients with high risk of disease relapse. Additional investigator-initiated trials will be planned in collaboration with the excellent basic and translational researchers within the division, department and the institution. The Division of Hematology, Medical Oncology and Palliative Care as part of the department of medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is a vibrant academic division comprising more than 60 faculty members in 9 subspecialty programs. The division promotes and enhances cancer care through outstanding clinical care, exemplary education of trainees, performance of cutting-edge research, and vigorous advocacy. Our faculty enjoy a robust infrastructure of services as well as the opportunity to contribute to our world-class research portfolio. Responsibilities: The successful candidate will join a world-class institution that encourages, values and supports interdisciplinary basic, clinical and population health research, and attracts scholars and students from around the world. Madison is the state's capitol city with a population of over 269,000 and offers an ideal combination of natural beauty, stimulating cultural events, outstanding schools and outdoor recreation. Duties include direct patient care, including ambulatory, inpatient and consult service; (30%) * Opportunity to serve as the facility director of Stem Cell Processing Facility given qualifications/interest (effort to be allocated) * Duties also include inpatient call coverage * Includes protected time (70%) to develop a research or teaching program and to engage in scholarly activities * Teaching medical students, residents, and fellows within the context of your clinical practice * Proactively enhancing and supporting efforts regarding diversity in clinical trial participants The successful candidate will participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members. Clinical research is conducted in the UWCCC by 18 multi-disciplinary Disease Oriented Teams and is supported by the UWCCC Clinical Research Central Office on the main campus. Over 170 UWCCC investigators regularly enroll patients to therapeutic intervention trials at our UWCCC clinical sites. UW is an affiliate member of the BMT Clinical Trials Network and a member of the NCCN, ECOG- ACRIN, Alliance, BigTen Cancer Research Consortium, Wisconsin Oncology Network (WON) and Wisconsin Association of Hematology and Oncology (WAHO). The Division of Hematology/Medical Oncology and Palliative Care is part of the Department of Medicine and the NCI-designated UW Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center. The Division is active in all phases of cancer therapy, from prevention, screening, cancer therapy, development and evaluation, survivorship and palliative care. Faculty and staff of the Department of Medicine value professionalism, patient-centeredness, compassion, respect, innovation, discovery, inclusion, diversity, teamwork, scholarship and stewardship. Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion Education: Required Terminal Degree MD, DO or equivalent Qualifications: Completion of an accredited fellowship training program in hematology and/or medical oncology. Experience in clinical, translational or basic science research, with a track record of successful publications in peer reviewed journals, strong written and verbal communication skills, commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, evidence of excellence in teaching and current or high potential to obtain extramural funding. Through these efforts, the ability to enhance national recognition for our division and the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center. For appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on Tenure Track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the Tenure Track. License/Certification: Required ABIM - American Board of Internal Medicine Certification Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine Work Type: Full or Part Time: 80% - 100% It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable Anticipated Begin Date: AUGUST 01, 2024 Salary: Negotiable ANNUAL (12 months) Salary is negotiable, based on years and diversity of experience. Additional Information: This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with Position Vacancy (Job #) 292519; please note that only one vacancy exists. Having two position vacancy listings allows the School of Medicine and Public Health to consider candidates with both tenure-track faculty credentials and non-tenure- track faculty credentials for this position. Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles listed in this posting. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist. Total compensation targets AAMC benchmarks by rank. This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years. The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you chose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees. This position has been identified as a position that will be located in or regularly access UW Health locations. This position will need to adhere to UW Health policies and affiliated requirements. UW Health requires that anyone (all staff, faculty students, volunteers, and other affiliated individuals) working in or regularly accessing UW Health locations receive the COVID-19 primary vaccination series and first booster. This position will be required to adhere to that policy and if not in full compliance to have a plan for achieving full compliance within 40 days of the first day of employment. Additionally, you may be required to adhere to other vaccination requirements. Medical or religious accommodations will be considered. How to Apply: Please click "Apply Now" to create a profile. You will be asked to submit a CV, letter of interest, and the contact information for three professional references. One of these references must be your current or most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without applicant consent. The assured consideration date is March 15, 2024. However, we will be accepting applications until the position is filled. Employment will require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. To be considered, applicants must upload a signed 'Authorization to Release Information' form as part of the application. The authorization form and a definition of 'misconduct' can be found here: https://hr.wisc.edu/institutional-reference-check/ Contact: Deb Gugel gugel@wisc.edu 608-445-3224 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. Official Title: Professor(FA020) or Associate Professor(FA030) or Assistant Professor(FA040) Department(s): A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/MEDICINE/HEM-ONC Employment Class: Faculty Job Number: 292513-FA The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 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