Assistant to Full Professor - Physician - GI Medicine

Assistant to Full Professor - Physician - GI Medicine

The Department of Medicine at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a dedicated and academically driven GI Medicine Physician to join our multidisciplinary clinical and translational research team. This opportunity offers the unique ability to balance high-quality patient care with meaningful scientific discovery within one of the nation's premier cancer centers.

The successful candidate will devote approximately 6080% of their effort to clinical activities and 2040% to research, contributing to innovative translational studies, clinical trials, and collaborative oncology initiatives that are shaping the future of gastrointestinal cancer care. This role is ideal for a physician who is intellectually curious, collaborative, and passionate about advancing both patient outcomes and scientific knowledge.

As part of an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, you will join a highly integrated academic environment where physicians are empowered to contribute to groundbreaking discoveries while mentoring future leaders in medicine and cancer research.

What You'll Do:

• Provide exceptional patient-centered care for individuals with gastrointestinal and oncology-related medical conditions
• Devote approximately 6080% effort to clinical activities and 2040% to translational and clinical research initiatives
• Participate in translational research efforts, clinical trials, and collaborative scientific investigations
• Pursue grant opportunities and contribute to securing research funding aligned with academic and scientific interests
• Publish and present scholarly work in peer-reviewed journals and academic forums
• Foster productive collaboration between clinical and laboratory research teams across Roswell Park and external institutions
• Participate actively in multidisciplinary and inter-programmatic translational research initiatives
• Contribute to the Translational Research Group (TRG) and institutional committee activities
• Mentor and educate fellows, residents, advanced practice providers, medical students, and junior faculty
• Support the educational mission through teaching, mentorship, and academic engagement
• Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with clinicians, investigators, and research teams across disciplines
• Foster a culture of innovation, scientific rigor, compassion, and operational excellence aligned with High Reliability Organization principles

About the Department:

The GI Medicine and Gastrointestinal Oncology programs at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center bring together multidisciplinary experts in medical oncology, surgery, radiation oncology, pathology, translational science, and supportive care to advance the treatment of gastrointestinal malignancies. Faculty collaborate closely across clinical and scientific disciplines to accelerate translational discoveries and expand access to innovative therapies and clinical trials.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Join the nation's first cancer center and an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center committed to transforming cancer care, research, and education
• Collaborate within a highly interdisciplinary academic environment dedicated to innovation, mentorship, and scientific discovery
• Access robust institutional research infrastructure, including Biostatistics, Biomedical Research Informatics, Bioinformatics, and the Data Bank and Biorepository Shared Resources
• Utilize precision oncology and epidemiologic data resources through ORIEN (Oncology Research Information Exchange Network)
• Work alongside passionate colleagues deeply committed to community outreach, engagement, and health equity
• Opportunity for an academic appointment with the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
• Thrive in Buffalo, New York a welcoming, affordable, and culturally vibrant city with a growing medical and research corridor

What You'll Bring:

MD, DO, or equivalent degree with training and expertise in Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, or a related specialty

A strong commitment to balancing clinical excellence with impactful translational and clinical research

Experience or interest in clinical trials, translational investigation, and collaborative scientific discovery

Demonstrated scholarly productivity, including publications, presentations, or grant participation

A collaborative and intellectually curious approach to multidisciplinary medicine and research

Passion for mentorship, education, and developing future clinicians and physician-scientists

Executive presence and the ability to communicate effectively across clinical, academic, and research environments

Interest in fostering productive relationships between laboratory and clinical research programs

Commitment to evidence-based care, scientific integrity, patient-centered medicine, and continuous professional development

Dedication to fostering a culture grounded in innovation, inclusion, accountability, compassion, safety, and High Reliability Organization principles

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center