Physician - Hematology/Oncology

IU Health and the Indiana University School of Medicine seek a mid-career or established academic medical oncologist to join the Genitourinary (GU) Oncology Program at the IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center in Indianapolis.

This role is designed for a physician-scientist with expertise in GU malignancies and a strong commitment to translational, laboratory-based, and preclinical research. The candidate will join an established GU oncology program with a robust clinical trials portfolio and contribute to discoveries that drive novel therapies, biomarker development, correlative science, and investigator-initiated clinical trials.

The ideal candidate will have an independent or emerging laboratory program focused on GU cancer biology, drug development, biomarkers, therapeutic resistance, tumor microenvironment, immuno-oncology, radiopharmaceuticals, antibody-drug conjugates, targeted therapies, or other translational areas relevant to GU cancers.

Disease-focused GU oncology clinical practice with at least 50% protected effort dedicated to translational research, laboratory investigation, and collaboration with clinical trial teams. Support includes protected research time, competitive startup funding, lab space, NCI-designated cancer center resources, and established clinical trial infrastructure.

Position Highlights

• Full-time academic opportunity focused on GU oncology and translational research
• Academic home within IU School of Medicine and IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center
• Competitive startup support, lab space, and institutional research resources
• Collaboration across medical oncology, urology, radiation oncology, nuclear medicine, pathology, radiology, precision genomics, and basic science departments
• Access to clinical trial infrastructure, biospecimens, biostatistics, translational science collaborators, and disease-site research teams
• Opportunity to develop laboratory-driven concepts supporting investigator-initiated, cooperative group, and industry-sponsored trials
• Participation in multidisciplinary tumor boards, research meetings, education, and mentorship of fellows, residents, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty

Key Responsibilities

Lead a laboratory and/or preclinical research program focused on GU malignancies, including disease progression, therapeutic resistance, biomarker discovery, tumor biology, and drug development. Pursue peer-reviewed funding (potential program project grants including SPOREs). Collaborate with GU clinical investigators to translate scientific discoveries into clinical trial concepts and strengthen correlative science efforts. Expert care for adult GU oncology patients with a clinical footprint aligned to research priorities.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent
• BE/BC in Medical Oncology
• Fellowship trained in Hematology/Oncology or Medical Oncology
• IN medical license eligibility
• Focused expertise in GU oncology
• Scholarly productivity through publications, presentations, and/or grant funding
• Interest in integrating translational research with therapeutic clinical trials
• Commitment to collaboration, mentorship, and academic program development

Preferred Qualifications

• Established laboratory program in GU oncology
• Peer-reviewed funding history or strong extramural funding potential
• Experience developing translational concepts informing clinical trial design
• Experience collaborating with clinical trial investigators, basic scientists, pathology, precision genomics, and industry partners
• National or emerging national recognition in GU oncology

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