Translational Physician Scientist/Translational Scientist

Translational Physician Scientist/Translational Scientist
Department of Radiation Oncology

The Department of Radiation Oncology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA currently seeks applicants at the Associate or Full Professor rank for a translational physician scientist or translational scientist position. The individual should be interested in leading efforts to bridge translational science research with clinical applications of cancer care, radiomics, genomics, immunology, computation‐based medicine, proteomics or bioinformatics. The ideal candidate will foster the growth and development of a state-of-the‐art cancer program while maintaining the strengths and building toward future success in cancer care and research.

UCLA Health is the #1 rated Hospital in Los Angeles and #7 in the nation per U.S. News and World Report. The Department of Radiation Oncology offers cutting edge radiation treatment options across all service lines. Our unique science division is recognized nationally for research in tumor immunity and metabolomics, genomic biomarkers for cancer response and toxicity, radiation mitigation and cancer stem cells, complemented by our diverse range of clinical trials. Our medical physics division is known for innovations in image‐guided radiation therapy, adaptive radiation therapy, quality assurance, optimization, and building a state‐of‐the‐art outcomes registry system.

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary leader interested in promoting a culture of collaboration across disciplines both within the department as well as inter‐departmental relationship development across the UCLA campus. This is a tenured position with a state‐funded base salary. Applicants must have an MD, MD/PhD or PhD with a distinguished record of leadership, clinical excellence, expertise in mentoring junior faculty, and demonstrated commitment to translational research. A proven track record of scientific research productivity, sustained research funding, and national recognition for scholarship are highly desired. Clinician candidates must be eligible for California medical licensure, and be board certified in radiation oncology if radiation oncologists.

The University of California seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives and ways of knowing and learning.

Interested applicants should submit their application materials online at:
https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/apply/JPF04594.

All inquiries related to this position and/or search may be directed to:
Joanne Weidhaas, M.D., PhD. Chair, Radiation Oncology Translational Physician/Scientist Search Committee
Address: C/O Kathy Rose, 200 UCLA Medical Plaza, Ste. B265, Los Angeles, CA 90095‐6951
Email: krose@mednet.ucla.edu
Telephone: (310) 267‐3171

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: UC Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policy.


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