Physician-Scientist Faculty Positions

Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson Health
Physician-Scientist Faculty Positions

The Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (SKCC) at Jefferson Health in Philadelphia, PA is excited to announce new physician-scientist faculty positions.  We are particularly interested in investigators (MD, DO or MD/PhD) with research expertise in the following areas:

• Immuno-oncology
• Cancer Informatics
• Geriatric Oncology
• Cancer Genetics and Epigenetics

Ideal candidates will be wet laboratory-based or translational investigators and must demonstrate the ability to develop an independent research program.  The candidate will be provided with protected time for research and mentoring in an environment that encourages collaborative team science. Preference will be given to investigators focused on SKCC priorities including lung cancer, breast cancer, colorectal cancer, melanoma, prostate cancer, pancreatic cancer, and hematologic malignancies.

SKCC at Jefferson Health is an NCI-designated consortium cancer center that includes researchers from Thomas Jefferson University and Drexel University.  The SKCC has a large regional footprint with multiple interconnected advanced care hubs. Existing resources include large patient volumes in all priority cancers, clinically-annotated biorepositories, a centralized IRB, and a single electronic health record system across all sites.

We are recruiting for multiple positions both at the early-stage investigator and established/funded investigators.  Academic rank will be appropriate to the candidate’s qualifications, and recruited faculty will be provided generous start-up funds, a competitive salary, and modern facilities, along with administrative and infrastructure services. Further details can be found at: https://sidneykimmelcancercenter.jeffersonhealth.org/research.html

The SKCC is located in the heart of Philadelphia, a vibrant urban cultural scene with an abundance of opportunities for professional and social interactions.  Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.

Qualified applicants should submit a single PDF file containing a C.V., contact information for three references, and 2 page research statement. Applications will be reviewed starting on June 1st, 2022. 

Inquiries and expressions of interest should be directed to:
FacultyRecruitment@jefferson.edu