Staff Physician - Thoracic Oncology Assistant to Full Professor

Title: Staff Physician – Thoracic Oncology Assistant to Full Professor

The Department of Medicine at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center invites applications for a position to join a nationally recognized, mission-driven team advancing the future of cancer care. This role is an exceptional opportunity to practice at the forefront of thoracic oncology within a highly collaborative academic environment dedicated to innovation, translational research, and compassionate patient-centered care.

What You’ll Do

• Provide exceptional outpatient-focused care for patients with thoracic malignancies within a multidisciplinary oncology practice.
• Collaborate closely with thoracic surgery, radiation oncology, pathology, radiology, pulmonology, and supportive care teams to deliver integrated patient-centered care.
• Participate in select inpatient clinical responsibilities as part of a collaborative oncology care model.
• Contribute to the advancement of thoracic oncology through participation in clinical trials and translational research initiatives.
• Engage in multidisciplinary tumor boards, case conferences, and collaborative treatment planning.
• Support academic and educational initiatives through mentorship, teaching, and scholarly collaboration.
• Contribute to programmatic growth, innovation, and the continued expansion of thoracic oncology services.
• Foster an environment of collaboration, compassion, scientific rigor, and excellence aligned with High Reliability Organization principles.

About the Department

The Thoracic Oncology Program at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is nationally recognized for its multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis, treatment, and research of lung and thoracic malignancies. Faculty work collaboratively across clinical and scientific disciplines to deliver cutting-edge therapies, expand access to clinical trials, and advance translational cancer research. As part of an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, the department provides physicians with access to robust research infrastructure and a highly collegial academic environment committed to improving outcomes for patients with thoracic cancers.

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 board eligibility or certification in Medical Oncology or a related specialty.
• A strong clinical interest and expertise in thoracic oncology and multidisciplinary cancer care.
• A collaborative and academically engaged approach to patient care, research, and program development.
• Interest in clinical trials, translational research, and advancing innovative treatment strategies for thoracic malignancies.
• A commitment to delivering compassionate, evidence-based, patient-centered oncology care.
• Executive presence, emotional intelligence, and the ability to communicate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• A passion for mentorship, education, and contributing to the development of future oncology leaders.
• Intellectual curiosity and a desire to contribute meaningfully to academic growth and scientific advancement.
• Dedication to fostering a culture grounded in excellence, accountability, inclusion, and High Reliability Organization principles.

Qualifications

License and Certification Requirement

1. License or permit to practice as a Medical Doctor in the State of New York.
2. Possession of or eligibility for a valid medical specialty certificate in Thoracic Surgery and Oncology.

Education and Experience

• Medical Doctor degree and prior full-time experience in the specialty of Thoracic Surgery and Oncology.
• Education must have been granted by an accredited school, college, or university or one recognized by the institution as following acceptable educational practices.

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. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.