Physician Scientist or Scientist - Faculty Director for Cellular Therapies

The University of Kansas Health System, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine and the Division of Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapeutics, is seeking a Physician Scientist or Scientist for the role of Director of Cellular Therapeutic Laboratory. This faculty position offers involvement in a diverse and high-volume pathology practice, coupled with significant research and teaching prospects. This is a full-time faculty appointment at Assistant, Associate, or Professor rank on either a tenure track or non-tenure clinical/scholar track, depending on qualifications.

We are experiencing rapid growth year over year in clinical trial protocol, tests, and procedures. Our program currently performs 300 hematopoietic progenitor cell transplantation on an annual basis, and over a hundred of CAR-T treatments per year, many were performed based on clinical trials.  Our National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center is the region’s only certified CAR-T facility offering 6 FDA approved CAR-T therapies that provide rich opportunities for clinical and translational research, both within the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine and the Division of Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapeutics within the health system.

Required Qualifications:

• MD or PhD or MD/PhD
• Extensive track record of accomplishments in Cellular Therapeutics

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong interest or have extensively published in the field of Cellular Therapies or have an active research program, optimally with external funding.

Benefits and Compensation:  

• Recent increase in overall compensation package 
• Generous retirement contribution 
• Relocation assistance 
• Health, dental, vision insurance  
• CME allowance 
• LTD/STD and Life insurance   
• Professional liability insurance  

About The University of Kansas Hospital:   

Recognized as one of the top hospitals in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, The University of Kansas Hospital is a 1045-bed academic medical center and Level 1 trauma center, with a mission to lead in the discovery of new knowledge, deliver outstanding patient care in this region and beyond, and educate the healthcare professionals of tomorrow. The Health System, consistently earning national recognition for outstanding quality and safety in several medical specialties, is known for its Center for Advanced Heart Care, Center for Transplantation, Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center, and NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Magnet designation is proof of our hard-earned commitment to nursing excellence.   

About Kansas City:   

A metropolitan area of 2.3 million people, Kansas City offers the diversity and excitement of a large city with the charm and convenience of Midwest living. Walkable, tree-lined neighborhoods surround the campus, which is within close proximity to the city's top destinations, including the Kauffman Center of Performing Arts, Union Station & Science City, National WWI Museum, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, as well as the Country Club Plaza, a shopping district celebrated for its architectural design. 

Overall, the Kansas City metropolitan area is a diverse and dynamic region with a rich cultural heritage, a strong economy, a vibrant downtown area, and a wide range of recreational and educational opportunities. It offers a high quality of life for its residents and attracts visitors from around the region and beyond. Residents enjoy safe, suburban neighborhoods, great restaurants and shopping, miles of bike paths, parks and lakes, excellent schools (public, private, and universities for higher education). 

The University of Kansas Health System is the official healthcare provider for the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, KC Current and T-Mobile Center. Kansas City is also home to Sporting KC, Kansas City Mavericks, and we will be hosting the World Cup! Visit www.thinkkc.com for more information about Kansas City.   

For more information: 

Darci Deskin, Senior Physician Recruiter 

DDeskin@kumc.edu

(913) 951-7748 

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.