Pediatric Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy Clinical Director, Department of Pediatrics

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Virginia School of Medicine seeks an MD, MD/PhD or equivalently trained physician to serve as Clinical Director for Pediatric Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular therapy, joining our growing Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and to lead development of the clinical program in partnership with division, department and institutional leadership. The appointee will join an outstanding Pediatric Hematology/Oncology group of clinicians and scientists with expertise in malignant and non-malignant hematologic disorders, pediatric sarcomas and embryonal tumors, central nervous system malignancies, as well as stem cell transplant, CAR T cell and immunotherapy. The appointee will be welcomed into the highly collaborative environment of the University of Virginia. The successful candidate will demonstrate outstanding interpersonal and communications skills, share our institutional values of commitments to professionalism and integrity, personal accountability, excellence across all our missions and steadfast respect for others.

Ideal candidates will have deep clinical expertise in autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplants, CAR T cell infusions and their associated toxicities, as well as expertise in program development toward FACT accreditation. Both outpatient and inpatient care responsibilities are fundamental to the position, as is having the heart of a teacher as our program grows. The chosen candidate will be appointed at the Assistant or Associate Professor level and enjoy generous compensation and benefits. Board Certification in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology with focused additional training in stem cell transplant and cellular therapy are required for the position. We also seek those with strong clinical skills, an ability to connect with children, their families and a talented staff, as well as those who will participate in clinical/translational research and mentoring of learners. Upon joining, you will find professional homes within, among others, the NCI-designated UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Carter Immunology Center and the Child Health Research Center.

The University of Virginia, School of Medicine and affiliated UVA Health form the premier medical research institution in the Commonwealth of Virginia and have a rich tradition of discovery, translational, clinical and outcomes-based and health services research grounded in a culture of collaboration and service. UVA Health is a 735-bed, level 1 trauma center that serves as the primary, specialty, and sub-specialty hospital for central Virginia. We are ranked the #1 children’s hospital in Virginia by U.S. News and World Report and nationally ranked in 9 subspecialties. UVA Health Cancer Center was recently granted comprehensive status by the National Cancer Institute, and a diverse group of research-oriented schools and centers across grounds provide a rich platform for shared discovery.

The University of Virginia is located in Charlottesville, VA, situated in the Blue Ridge mountains and picturesque Shenandoah Valley just 100 miles from Washington, DC. Our region boasts outstanding opportunities for outdoor recreation year round, including hiking, water-based recreation and skiing. Likewise, it is a short drive to Virginia beach and other types of costal recreation. Some of the finest restaurants and music are showcased on the Downtown Mall, the longest contiguous outdoor mall in the US. Our city is serviced by a regional airport, and travel by rail to cities throughout the eastern US is accomplished via a train station within walking distance of UVA. Charlottesville is routinely listed among the most desirable cities in which to live, raise a family and retire.

Qualifications

Candidates must have at least an MD or DO degree and be board-certified/board-eligible in Hematology-Oncology. Ideal candidates will have deep clinical expertise in autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplants, CAR T cell infusions and their associated toxicities, as well as expertise in program development toward FACT accreditation.

Application Instructions

To apply for this position please follow . Please complete your application online and attach the following documents. Application review will begin Fall 2024 but the position will remain open until filled.

• Cover letter
• CV/resume
• A research summary of 3 pages or less
• Three letters of recommendation

For additional information about the position, please contact Michael Engel, MD, PhD, via email at MEE2MJ@uvahealth.org. For questions about the application process, please contact UVA Recruiter, Karon Harrington at fak3ph@virginia.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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