Position/Rank Director of Myeloid Malignancies Program
Department 00847 - Hematology
City Salt Lake City, UT
Track Track Dependent on Qualifications
New Position to Begin When filled
Details The Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies at the University of Utah's Huntsman Cancer Institute is seeking to recruit a faculty member at the rank of Associate or Full Professor to lead the Myeloid Malignancies Program.
The selected individual will be expected to be highly collaborative and boost the Myeloid Malignancies Program with a variety of research projects with high potential for clinical impact. The ideal candidate will have experience mentoring early-stage clinical investigators, including Heme/Onc fellows, to develop a robust translational myeloid malignancies program at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. Additionally, candidates should have a strong track record of leading clinical trials, including investigator initiated and multicenter cooperative group clinical trials. This position is based primarily at the Huntsman Cancer Institute and the University of Utah Hospital. There is also the possibility for a highly talented candidate to become Associate Chief of Clinical Research for the division.
Minimum Qualifications: Hold an M.D. or D.O. degree (or equivalent degree) with board certification in Hematology or Oncology with or without a PhD; possessing or being eligible for a Utah Medical License; with initiative, curiosity and demonstrated capabilities within an academic environment.
Applicants should have a superb clinical skill set with an extensive clinical research program that addresses myeloid malignancies with a focus on early Phase 1 and 2 clinical trials.
Apply online at -
https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/167401Inquiries may be sent to Dr. Ramiro Garzon @ 2000 Circle of Hope, RN 4280, Salt Lake City UT 84112 or
[email protected]The mission of the Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies is to provide state of the art diagnostics and treatment in an environment of compassionate care to patients with hematologic cancer and non-malignant hematologic conditions. The Division currently has 25 full-time Clinical Faculty members engaged in several subspecialties, who are also engaged in a broad spectrum of clinical, translational and basic research in Hematology. We are in a growth trajectory and look to expand our programs through high quality, innovation and dedication to the needs of our catchment population in the Mountain West. We are committed to fostering a stimulating and collegial workplace and provide competitive start-up and compensation packages. As the largest metropolitan area in the Intermountain Region, Salt Lake City offers cultural diversity, a broad range of music and theater, as well as access to high alpine hiking and world-class skiing within less than 45 minutes. For more information on living in Utah, please visit
http://healthsciences.utah.edu/living-in-utah.php.
The University of Utah and the Huntsman Cancer Institute, the only NCI-designated Cancer Center in the Intermountain West, provide an excellent research environment. State of the art resources are available on-site spanning from world-class transgenic facilities, genome-wide scanning technologies to drug development platforms, pharmacology and toxicology. The scientific environment in the Division and the wider University is vibrant and extremely collaborative. All clinical facilities are in close physical proximity to laboratories in the Huntsman Cancer Institute.
The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and Respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.
Special Instructions for Candidates Please submit your CV with mm/yyyy format for start and end dates.
Open Date 07/09/2024
Close DateOpen Until Filled Yes
Requisition Number PRN03613F
Type Faculty
