Melanoma Medical Oncologist

Come join Knight Cancer Institute, a national leader in cancer care and translational research, located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest – Portland, Oregon! The Oregon Health & Science University’s Division of Hematology and Oncology and Knight Cancer Institute’s Melanoma Program announces recruitment for a Melanoma Medical Oncologist with an emphasis on immuno-oncology and translational research. This position will be a medical oncologist with rank commensurate with experience in the development and performance of clinical trials, immuno-oncology publications, and a record of successful collaboration. Successful candidates will have an appointment within the Division of Hematology/Oncology with secondary appointments in Cell Development and Cancer Biology, and Dermatology.

The Knight Cancer Institute is the only NCI-designated Cancer Institute in Oregon and has just completed a $1B fundraising effort to accelerate advances in early detection of cancer, attracting highly driven and talented visionaries, who are moving cutting edge science into the clinic. The Knight Melanoma Program embraces a team-based approach and includes an interactive and engaged multidisciplinary group of providers and scientists from across OHSU. This position offers substantial protected time for academic endeavors and an extraordinary opportunity to integrate clinical care and research into a highly dynamic environment, inclusive of robust programs in immuno-oncology, targeted therapeutics and melanoma tumor biology. Become part of our team.

As one of the nation’s top twenty biomedical research institutions, OHSU offers a highly collaborative atmosphere in the context of a comprehensive health care focused university.  Portland is consistently ranked one of the most desirable places to live, and offers ready access to a vibrant city as well as a vast array of outdoor activities. Together, this opportunity offers a highly nurturing environment to grow professionally and personally.

For more information and to apply online, please visit our website at www.ohsujobs.com, and reference recruitment # irc30424. Applicants should provide a one-page statement of research interests and objectives with their curriculum vitae, addressed to Raymond Bergan, MD, Chief, Division of Hematology/Oncology. 

OHSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.