Hematology and Oncology - Physician

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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