IU Health - GU Oncologist in Indianapolis

IU Health and IU School of Medicine are seeking an academic medical oncologist to join the Genitourinary Oncology Program. This is a tenure track faculty position within the Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, at the IU School of Medicine.

This position is designed for a physician-scientist with focused expertise in GU malignancies + a strong commitment to translational, laboratory-based, + preclinical research. The successful candidate will join an established and active GU oncology program with a robust clinical trials portfolio and will help advance laboratory-driven discoveries that inform novel therapeutic strategies, biomarker development, correlative science, + investigator-initiated clinical trials.

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

This role will include a disease-site-focused clinical practice in GU oncology, with at least 50% effort dedicated to translational research, laboratory investigation, + collaboration with clinical trial teams.  will be supported with protected research time, a competitive startup package, laboratory space, access to NCI-designated cancer center resources, + robust clinical trial infrastructure.

Position Highlights
• Protected time for research, with clinical effort tailored to support the candidate’s academic program
• Competitive startup support, including laboratory space and access to institutional research resources
• Access to clinical trial infrastructure, biospecimen resources, biostatistics, translational science collaborators, + disease-site research teams
• Opportunity to develop laboratory-driven concepts that support investigator-initiated, cooperative group, + industry-sponsored trials
• Engagement in multidisciplinary tumor boards, disease-site research meetings, education, + mentorship of trainees + junior faculty

Key Responsibilities
Lead a laboratory-based and/or preclinical research program focused on high-impact areas relevant to GU malignancies, including disease progression, therapeutic resistance, biomarker discovery, tumor biology, + novel drug development. Collaborate closely with GU clinical investigators to translate scientific discoveries into clinical trial concepts. Clinical responsibilities will include expert care of adults with GU cancers, with a clinical footprint aligned with the candidate’s research goals. Pursue peer-reviewed funding (potential program project grants including SPOREs), publish in high-impact journals, mentor trainees + junior faculty, + participate in multidisciplinary + disease-site research programs.

Minimum Qualifications
• MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree
• BE/BC in Medical Oncology
• Ability to obtain an IN medical license
• Focused expertise in GU oncology
• Track record of scholarly productivity, including publications, presentations, grant funding
• Strong interest in integrating translational research with therapeutic clinical trials
• Commitment to multidisciplinary collaboration, mentorship, + academic program development

Preferred Qualifications
• Established laboratory program in GU oncology or a closely related field
• Track record of peer-reviewed funding or strong potential for sustained extramural funding
• Experience developing translational concepts that inform clinical trial design
• Experience collaborating with clinical trialists, basic scientists, pathology, precision genomic

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