Psycho-Oncology Clinician-Researcher Faculty Job Opportunity at MSK Cancer Center

William Breitbart, Chairman, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, shared a post on LinkedIn:

“Job Posting Title: Psycho-Oncology Clinician-Researcher Faculty Position, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK)

MSK Overview: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is one of the world’s premier cancer centers, committed to exceptional patient care, leading-edge research, and superb educational programs.

The blending of research with patient care is at the heart of everything we do.

The institution is a comprehensive cancer center whose purposes are the treatment and control of cancer, the advancement of biomedical knowledge through laboratory and clinical research, and the training of scientists, physicians and other health care workers.

Department and Position: The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences currently has over 45 full-time faculty with wide interests in psycho-oncology clinical care, teaching, and research. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

MSK provides excellent benefits including faculty housing benefits.

This faculty position will concentrate on maintaining an independent program of research focusing on aspects of psycho-oncology clinical care.

Applicants with a track record of extramural funding are preferred. Examples of research areas could include, but are not limited to, psychotherapy research in psycho-oncology, neuropsychological impacts of cancer treatments, digital delivery of behavioral interventions, symptom management, post-treatment psychosocial adaptation/survivorship, psychopharmacology clinical trials, pediatric psycho-oncology, etc.

The majority of this position will be focused on research/academic pursuits.

There are opportunities to mentor pre- and postdoctoral research fellows supported by our longstanding research training program in psycho-oncology. Additionally, there would be a lesser portion of time dedicated to providing clinical psycho-oncology outpatient care with a mix of in-person and telehealth visits.

The position will work with cancer patients with a variety of cancer diagnoses and all cancer stages. This full-time position provides a unique opportunity grow an independent psycho-oncology research career at a premier cancer center while maintaining clinical contact.

Candidate Requirements: The ideal candidate should have: Candidates must have clinical experience and appropriate training in working with adult or pediatric cancer patients and their families. This search is open to potential candidates with a Ph.D., Psy.D., MD, and DO at all levels of career experience and appointments will be made at an academic level commensurate with the appointee’s experience.

•     Applicants must possess a doctorate degree such as Doctor in Philosophy (PhD), Doctor of Medicine (MD), Osteopathy (DO) or equivalent.
• Applicants must possess a full and unrestricted license to practice clinically in the State of New York (or must be licensed in another jurisdiction and be eligible for licensure in New York and New Jersey).
•   Eligible for appointment at an academic rank ranging from Assistant Professor to Professor.
•     Exceptional interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
•     Excellent communication skills and passion for teaching.
•     The ability to work in a team environment.
• Respect for diversity. MSK is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  For information about MSK’s commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, please see.
• Professional competence, ethical standards, and the ability to serve as a role model for other faculty, fellows and resident clinicians.

Application Submission Details: If you have any questions about this job opportunity, please contact: Laurie Schulman, Assistant to Chairman, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Office direct: (646) 888-0052, Email: [email protected]

Please include a cover letter, brief statement of experience and  interests, CV, and contact information for three references in your application submission.

Salary Range: $95,000-$330,000.

Compensation is based on multiple variables. This range represents annual salary only and does not include supplemental performance-based pay or any one-time payments that eligible candidates may be offered at the time of hire.

Equal Opportunity Statement: MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

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Source: William Breitbart/LinkedIn