Academic Cytopathologist

About the Role The Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at RoswellPark ComprehensiveCancerCenter invites applications for a full‑time Academic Cytopathologist at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. This role offers opportunities for leadership, education, translational research, and program development within a nationally recognized cancer center. What You’ll Do Provide expert diagnostic interpretation in aspiration and exfoliative cytopathology. Perform rapid on‑site evaluation (ROSE) via telepathology for fine‑needle aspiration procedures conducted by interventional radiology and endoscopy teams. Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary clinical teams to support accurate, timely, patient‑centered cancer diagnosis and care. Participate in subspecialty Anatomic Pathology sign‑out within a highly collaborative academic department. Participate in translational and clinical research initiatives within the Department and across RoswellPark. Utilize extensive institutional shared resources and biorepository infrastructure to support innovative research efforts. Pursue independent academic and scientific interests with departmental support, including protected research time and financial resources. Contribute to scholarly activities including publications, presentations, and collaborative academic initiatives. Teach and mentor residents, fellows, medical students, and cytotechnology trainees. Support educational excellence within the department’s academic programs. Participate in leadership opportunities including Cytopathology Fellowship Program Director and Medical Director of the Cytotechnology Program. Foster a culture of mentorship, collaboration, and continuous learning aligned with High Reliability Organization principles. What You’ll Love Working Here Join a 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, NewYork—a welcoming, affordable, and culturally vibrant city with a growing medical and research corridor. What You’ll Bring MD, DO, or equivalent degree with completion of a Cytopathology Fellowship. Board‑Eligible or Board‑Certified in Pathology. Eligibility for a NewYork State medical license. Strong diagnostic expertise in aspiration and exfoliative cytopathology. Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary clinical teams. Interest in academic medicine, pathology education, and mentorship. Experience or interest in translational and clinical research initiatives. A collaborative and intellectually curious approach to diagnostic pathology and scientific discovery. Interest in leadership opportunities within fellowship education or cytotechnology training programs. Executive presence, professionalism, and commitment to delivering high‑quality oncologic pathology services. Dedication to fostering a culture grounded in innovation, inclusion, accountability, compassion, safety, and High Reliability Organization principles. Candidates with interest, experience, or additional training in a Surgical Pathology subspecialty are encouraged to apply, though this is not required. Qualifications License or permit to practice as a Medical Doctor in the State of NewYork. Possession of or eligibility for a valid medical specialty certificate in Pathology or a specialty of Anatomic Pathology, Experimental Pathology, Laboratory Medicine, Cytogenetics, Molecular Diagnostics, Flow Cytometry, Surgical Pathology, Cytopathology, or Autopsy Pathology. Medical Doctor degree and prior full‑time experience in the field of Pathology or related specialties. Protected research time and departmental financial support are available to support independent academic and translational research efforts. Comprehensive benefits package includes paid vacation, CME funding, retirement plan, health insurance, relocation assistance, and sign‑on bonus. Benefits Paid vacation. CME funding. Retirement plan. Health insurance. Relocation assistance. Sign‑on bonus. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy‑related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law. Reasonable Accommodation Request RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. 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