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University of New Mexico
Open Rank of UNMCC in IM Hematology Oncology-ThoracicOncology & Clinical Research (req31072)
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A Clinical Investigator works on a clinical trial, and is responsible for ensuring that an investigation is conducted according to the signed investigator statement, the investigational plan, and applicable regulations; for protecting the rights, safety, and welfare of subjects under the investigator's care; and for the control of drugs under investigation. The Clinical Investigator must also meet requirements set forth by the FDA, EMA or other regulatory body. The qualifications must be outlined in a current resume and readily available for auditors.
$117,209 / year median in New Mexico
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Posting Number req31072
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Faculty Faculty Type Open Rank Hiring Department Medical Oncology (099S1) Academic Location School of Medicine Benefits Eligible The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information. Position Summary The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center (UNMCCC) and the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology at the UNM School of Medicine invite applications from physicians or physician scientists with training and expertise in medical oncology and a focused interest in clinical care and clinical/translational research for patients with thoracic and aero-digestive malignancies. The successful applicant will participate in the multidisciplinary clinical care of patients and in the design and conduct of cancer clinical trials as a member of the UNMCCC Multidisciplinary Working Group in Lung and Aerodigestive Malignancies. This is an Open Rank, Open Track position. Faculty rank and appointment will be commensurate with accomplishments. The successful applicant will have fellowship training and strong interest in the development of clinical trials and immune/targeted therapies for lung cancer. Emphasis is placed on the ability to foster interactions between laboratory and clinical investigators, participate in multidisciplinary clinical trial teams, and participate in the teaching mission of the Division and the Cancer Center. Excellent salaries, endowed positions, and start up packages are available. The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center (UNMCCC) The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center is the Official Cancer Center of New Mexico and the only National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center in a 500-mile radius. Its more than 120 board-certified oncology specialty physicians include cancer surgeons in every specialty (abdominal, thoracic, bone and soft tissue, neurosurgery, genitourinary, gynecology, and head and neck cancers), adult and pediatric hematologists/medical oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, and radiation oncologists. They, along with more than 600 other cancer healthcare professionals (nurses, pharmacists, nutritionists, navigators, psychologists and social workers), provide treatment to 65% of New Mexico's cancer patients from all across the state and partner with community health systems statewide to provide cancer care closer to home. They treated approximately 14,000 patients in about 100,000 ambulatory clinic visits in addition to in-patient hospitalizations at UNM Hospital. A total of nearly 400 patients participated in cancer clinical trials testing new cancer treatments that include tests of novel cancer prevention strategies and cancer genome sequencing. The more than 100 cancer research scientists affiliated with the UNMCCC were awarded $35.7 million in federal and private grants and contracts for cancer research projects. Since 2015, they have published nearly 1000 manuscripts, and promoting economic development, they filed 136 new patents and launched 10 new biotechnology start-up companies. Finally, the physicians, scientists and staff have provided education and training experiences to more than 500 high school, undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral fellowship students in cancer research and cancer health care delivery.Learn more at https:
//unmhealth.org/cancer/Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
MD or MD/PhD degree or equivalent with board certification in Internal Medicine Board certification/eligibility in Medical Oncology Experience in cancer clinical trials with a focused interest in thoracic malignancies, and Must be eligible to work in the U.S.Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in cancer clinical trial design and conduct Experience in resident/fellow education. Experience in clinical and translational research. A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities. Application Instructions Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application. Complete applications will include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and Letters of Recommendation with the names of three references with mailing address, phone numbers and email address.For all inquiries or questions, please contact: