Clinical Investigator | Department of Internal Medicine | F79660

Job no: SOM_F79660
Work type: Clinical Faculty, MCVP
Location: MCV Main Campus
Categories: Faculty

Unit: School of Medicine

Department: Internal Medicine

Chief Purpose of this position: The VCU School of Medicine Division of Hematology, Oncology and Palliative Care and Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center are seeking an Oncologist - Clinical & Translational Investigator with a focus in Hematologic Malignancies to practice at our flagship and satellite locations. This position will have a role in developing the Hematologic Malignancy Research Program at the Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center. This position will also have a role in advancing the clinical research mission and will be expected to work collaboratively with other members of the Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Teaching | Trains medical students, residents and fellows in the lab and while in the clinic. Expected to actively participate in providing clinical research opportunities to fellows.

Research | This position will be responsible for bringing the most innovative clinical trials in hematologic malignancies to the Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center and the region utilizing intra and extramural partnerships. This position will be expected to establish extramural partnerships with the ultimate goal of offering the most innovative drugs in hematologic malignancies to patients at the Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center before they are standard of care. This position will be expected to develop, initiate, and manage investigator-initiated trials in collaboration with the Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center's laboratory investigators. You will be expected to participate in Massey's Clinical Trial Training Program, write 2 IITs by year 3 and year 4, and apply for a career development award by year 4. Efforts to obtain funding for your research in areas of focus consistent with the mission of the School of Medicine, Department, and Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center must be demonstrated. In addition, reasonable scholarly activities, such as publications, presentations at national meetings and participation in appropriate academic organizations, are expected as well as active participation as a scientific member of the Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center

Service | It is expected that the person in this position will be active in decreasing Health Disparities in the community served by Massey/VCU.

Clinical | Attends on the inpatient wards and consult service, and/or sees patients in the outpatient clinic with a focus on hematologic malignancies.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Board certified or eligible in medical oncology or hematology
• Eligible for Virginia licensure
• Evidence of accomplishment/potential (e.g., publications, trial PI) during medical school, residency, fellowship, and/or early academic career
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU

Salary Range: Commensurate

Benefits: All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Restricted Position: No

ORP Eligible: Yes

Rank: Open

Tenure: Open

Months: 12 months

Contact Information:
Contact Name: Jerry Riggins
Contact Email: [email protected]

Advertised: 24 Nov 2025 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:

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