IU Health and the Indiana University School of Medicine seek a mid-career or established academic medical oncologist to join the Genitourinary (GU) Oncology Program at the IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center in Indianapolis.

This role is designed for a physician-scientist with expertise in GU malignancies and a strong commitment to translational, laboratory-based, and preclinical research. The candidate will join an established GU oncology program with a robust clinical trials portfolio and contribute to discoveries that drive novel therapies, biomarker development, correlative science, and investigator-initiated clinical trials.

The ideal candidate will have an independent or emerging laboratory program focused on GU cancer biology, drug development, biomarkers, therapeutic resistance, tumor microenvironment, immuno-oncology, radiopharmaceuticals, antibody-drug conjugates, targeted therapies, or other translational areas relevant to GU cancers.

Disease-focused GU oncology clinical practice with at least 50% protected effort dedicated to translational research, laboratory investigation, and collaboration with clinical trial teams. Support includes protected research time, competitive startup funding, lab space, NCI-designated cancer center resources, and established clinical trial infrastructure.

Position Highlights

• Full-time academic opportunity focused on GU oncology and translational research
• Academic home within IU School of Medicine and IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center
• Competitive startup support, lab space, and institutional research resources
• Collaboration across medical oncology, urology, radiation oncology, nuclear medicine, pathology, radiology, precision genomics, and basic science departments
• Access to clinical trial infrastructure, biospecimens, biostatistics, translational science collaborators, and disease-site research teams
• Opportunity to develop laboratory-driven concepts supporting investigator-initiated, cooperative group, and industry-sponsored trials
• Participation in multidisciplinary tumor boards, research meetings, education, and mentorship of fellows, residents, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty

Key Responsibilities

Lead a laboratory and/or preclinical research program focused on GU malignancies, including disease progression, therapeutic resistance, biomarker discovery, tumor biology, and drug development. Pursue peer-reviewed funding (potential program project grants including SPOREs). Collaborate with GU clinical investigators to translate scientific discoveries into clinical trial concepts and strengthen correlative science efforts. Expert care for adult GU oncology patients with a clinical footprint aligned to research priorities.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent
• BE/BC in Medical Oncology
• Fellowship trained in Hematology/Oncology or Medical Oncology
• IN medical license eligibility
• Focused expertise in GU oncology
• Scholarly productivity through publications, presentations, and/or grant funding
• Interest in integrating translational research with therapeutic clinical trials
• Commitment to collaboration, mentorship, and academic program development

Preferred Qualifications

• Established laboratory program in GU oncology
• Peer-reviewed funding history or strong extramural funding potential
• Experience developing translational concepts informing clinical trial design
• Experience collaborating with clinical trial investigators, basic scientists, pathology, precision genomics, and industry partners
• National or emerging national recognition in GU oncology

The Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center is a patient care, research, and educational organization within the Indiana University School of Medicine, located on the school's main campus in Indianapolis. 

Healthcare providers at IU Health Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center not only offer the highest level of patient care but many are engaged in research. As the only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer center in the state of Indiana, IU Health Simon Cancer Center’s researchers are recognized for meeting rigorous criteria for world-class, state-of-the-art programs in multidisciplinary cancer research. NCI-designated cancer centers put significant resources into developing research programs, faculty and facilities that will lead to better approaches to prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

In 2022, the IU Health Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center was admitted as a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, an alliance of 32 leading cancer centers devoted to patient care, research and education.

The mission is to advance the understanding, prevention and treatment of cancer throughout Indiana and the world with patient-centered care, acceleration of promising science and collaborative educational programs. Research is vigorous, innovative and devoted to taking improved cancer care into the future. In all, more than 200 physicians, nurses, social workers, techologists and researchers are working to develop cures for cancer.

That teamwork leads to clinical breakthroughs, such as turning the cure rate of testicular cancer from 10 percent to nearly 95 percent today, among many others. The benefits to patients are clear: a wide range of innovative treatment options, expert teams of diverse professionals focused on their specific cancer type, and attention to all cancer care needs in one setting.

Indianapolis, Indiana, the 17th largest U.S. city, is a sophisticated city blending charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure.  Residents of this dynamic city enjoy:

• Leading educational system and top-ranked universities, paired with a diverse population
• Vibrant downtown offering arts, theaters, world-class museums, zoo, concerts and memorials
• Named to U.S. News & World Report's 2023-2024 list of the best places to live in the United States
• Top ranked international airport: "Best Airport in North America" twelve consecutive years
• Ranked by Niche in 2023 as one of the most diverse counties in America, as well as one of the best cities to live in and buy a house in the country
• Historic neighborhoods with surrounding cultural districts and low cost of living
• Outdoor recreation includes golfing, boating and unique parks
• Home of the Colts (NFL), Fever (WNBA), Pacers (NBA), Indians (MiLB), Indianapolis 500 (IndyCar) and the nation's largest half marathon
• Close proximity to Chicago, St. Louis, Louisville, and Cincinnati

About Indiana University Health

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive system. Additionally, IU Health - home to the IU Health Medical Center has been ranked #1 in Indiana for over a decade by U.S. News & World Report. A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine—one of the nation’s largest medical schools—gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training—advancing healthcare for all. At IU Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross-training development.

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