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Job No:

533156

Work Type:

Full Time

Location:

Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories:

Medicine/Physicians

Department:

29050604 - MD-HEMATOLOGY-ONCOLOGY-OTHER

Classification Title:

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Thoracic Medical Oncologist at the University of Florida.

The University of Florida Department of Medicine is seeking applications for a full-time medical oncologist for a clinician‑researcher track position in the Division of Hematology/Oncology at the Assistant Professor rank or higher. This position seeks a board‑certified/board‑eligible medical oncologist with experience and interest in thoracic oncology and developing and conducting clinical trials. Applicants must be eligible for a Florida Medical License. This individual will have a primarily clinical assignment but will also be expected to develop, participate in, and lead clinical/translational research projects; embrace team‑oriented research; engage in teaching students, housestaff, and fellows in the clinic and inpatient settings; and provide direct patient care at our Gainesville campus. A track record of prior clinical research and scholarly activity is highly preferred. Academic interests could include translational research, early‑phase clinical trials, symptom management, observational studies, and/or health disparities. Faculty in the UF Division of Hematology and Oncology are members of the University of Florida Health Cancer Center (UFHCC), the only NCI‑designated Cancer Center in North Central Florida. The center is also the only NCI‑Designated Cancer Center based at a public university in Florida. UFHCC blends comprehensive patient care and innovative research in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, with members from 11 of the 16 colleges at the University of Florida (UF). UF, ranked #6 among public universities by U.S. News & World Report and #4 by Forbes in 2024, stands as a premier research institution, driving innovation and discovery while delivering exceptional value and academic excellence. Resources available for professional development at the University of Florida Health Sciences Center include leadership, education, and research training through support from the UF Health Cancer Center, Clinical Translational Science Institute (CTSI), formal mentorship programs, and supported opportunities for teaching and research. The UF Health Cancer Center Clinical Research Office provides clinical research support. Foreign national candidates whose employment conditions meet federal and University requirements under an immigrant classification are eligible to apply. Tenure accruing and non‑tenure accruing tracks are available. Rank and tenure status will be commensurate with qualifications.

About Gainesville, Florida

Gainesville () is home to Florida's largest and oldest university and is one of the state's centers of education, medicine, cultural events, and athletics. Gainesville is also the largest city in Alachua County and is the county seat, with approximately 269,000 residents county-wide. The city provides a full range of municipal services ...

Expected Salary:

Salary is negotiable, commensurate with education and experience.

Minimum Requirements:

Applicants must be board‑certified or board eligible in Medical Oncology and Hematology and be eligible for a Florida Medical License.

Preferred Qualifications:

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please attach curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation. Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) ...

Health Assessment Required:

Yes.

Applications Close:

22 October 2025

To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/533156

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

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