Transplant/Cell Therapy & Malignant Hematology - Physician Scientist

Job Description

Job Description

Faculty Positions Available: Physician-Scientists

Our organization is actively seeking to fill faculty roles at various ranks (Assistant, Associate, or Professor) for Physician-Scientists, including leadership positions within our team. We are in search of dynamic individuals who are eager to establish an academic and laboratory-based translational research program, collaborating closely with our established basic, translational, and clinical scientists.

• Primarily focus on research within a dedicated laboratory space, supported by a generous startup package.
• Engage in the development, execution, and participation of translating laboratory findings into clinical applications.
• Collaborate on research initiatives in blood and marrow transplantation and cellular immunotherapy.
• Oversee and mentor graduate students, research and clinical fellows, residents, and mid-level providers during laboratory, outpatient, and inpatient activities.

The TCT/Hem Malignancies Division is dedicated to pioneering and implementing innovative cell-based and immune therapies, including CAR-T, NK, vaccine, and gene therapies, as well as transplant immunology and hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation. Candidates may also choose to focus on specific hematological diseases based on their interests.

Our work is bolstered by core facilities, laboratory research space, a Cancer Center Clinical Trials Unit, a new cGMP and TCT laboratory, and a fully characterized tumor samples repository. The state-of-the-art Medical Center and Children’s Hospital, opened in 2021, are located on the Medical School campus.

The TCT program is fully FACT accredited for adult autologous and allogeneic BMT and immune effector cell therapy, offering various FDA-approved and experimental CAR-T therapies and other immune effector cells.

• MD or equivalent international degree.
• Completion of fellowships in Medical Oncology and/or Hematology; TCT fellowship or equivalent experience preferred.
• Board eligibility or certification in Internal Medicine, Hematology, or Medical Oncology.
• Alternatively, completion of fellowships in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology or Immunology, with board eligibility or certification in Pediatrics, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, or Immunology.

We offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package, with academic appointments reflecting experience and qualifications. The starting salary range is $150,000 to $400,000, adjusted based on experience and faculty rank. This figure does not include variable compensation or additional productivity incentives, which will be discussed during the recruitment process.

• Generous retirement contributions
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Competitive vacation and sick leave
• CME days and funding
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Paid life insurance

As a California employer, residency in California is required upon starting. Please note that this opportunity is not eligible for a Conrad 30 waiver.

Located in Southern California, our campus is situated between Los Angeles and Palm Springs in the Inland Empire, near the San Bernardino mountains. This family-friendly community is recognized as the only Blue Zone in the nation, promoting health and wellness. The area offers easy access to beaches, skiing, hiking, and various outdoor activities, along with a low cost of living and excellent educational systems.

Faculty members may also qualify for federal student loan forgiveness programs.