Orthopaedic Musculoskeletal Oncology Surgeon - Tenure track/Rank dependent on qualifications

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Orthopaedic Musculoskeletal Oncology Surgeon - Tenure track/Rank dependent on qualifications

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The University of Utah School of Medicine has an opening for a faculty position as an orthopaedic surgeon-scientist with a clinical focus in surgical musculoskeletal oncology. The position will be on the tenure track and the rank will be determined based on the chosen candidate’s specific qualifications, background, and career trajectory. The incumbent will be become an integral part of a dynamic sarcoma orthopaedic team within an outstanding academic orthopaedic department. The candidate will also engage in the rich clinical and research environment of the multidisciplinary sarcoma program of the NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center at Huntsman Cancer Institute.

Minimum requirements include completion of a residency in orthopaedic surgery and a one-year advanced fellowship training in musculoskeletal oncology or sarcoma orthopaedics, or equivalent, plus board certification or board eligibility. Additional advanced training in basic investigation that can support the development of an extra-murally-funded research program is highly recommended.

Each applicant should have a sincere desire to establish an independent scientific enterprise and mentor others to develop focused clinical, research and educational programs in musculoskeletal disorders. Such will include publishing in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at national meetings. Candidates need to have demonstrated an exceptional academic interest and a clear track record of excellence in orthopaedics, including clinical care, education, and science research.

The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

About Huntsman Cancer Institute

As part of the University of Utah, the current Huntsman Cancer Institute enterprise includes over 300 cancer-focused research teams and has established outstanding programs in laboratory research, clinical cancer research, and cancer control and population sciences and cross-disciplinary disease centers. HCI is the only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the Mountain West, and provides care for cancer patients in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, and Wyoming. With over 1 million square feet dedicated to research and clinical care, it provides patient and prevention education to residents from across the Mountain West and beyond. The institute uniquely and seamlessly integrates the cancer hospital with research buildings, enhancing the connection between cutting-edge research and clinical care.

Address questions and a cover letter to the individual listed below via the following link:

https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/209438

Darrel S. Brodke, M.D. Louis and Janet Peery Presidential Endowed Chair Professor and Sr. Vice Chair of Faculty Affairs Department of Orthopaedics University of Utah School of Medicine melody.berg@hsc.utah.edu

Notice

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Special Instructions for Candidates

Please submit a completed application, cover letter, current CV, and three external letters of reference. Reference letters must be on institutional letterhead, dated, and signed.

References may submit their letters through the online application system or email them directly to melody.berg@hsc.utah.edu. Please note that entering a reference’s name and contact information in the application will automatically generate a request for a reference letter.