Hematology/Oncology, IU Health - GU Oncologist in Indianapolis

IU Health and IU School of Medicine are seeking an academic medical oncologist to join the Genitourinary Oncology Program. This is a tenure track faculty position within the Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, at the IU School of Medicine.

\n This position is designed for a physician-scientist with focused expertise in GU malignancies + a strong commitment to translational, laboratory-based, + preclinical research. The successful candidate will join an established and active GU oncology program with a robust clinical trials portfolio and will help advance laboratory-driven discoveries that inform novel therapeutic strategies, biomarker development, correlative science, + investigator-initiated clinical trials.

\n The ideal candidate will have an independent laboratory program focused on GU cancer biology, drug development, biomarkers, mechanisms of resistance, tumor microenvironment, immuno-oncology, radiopharmaceuticals, antibody-drug conjugates, targeted therapies, or other areas of translational relevance to GU malignancies.

\n This role will include a disease-site-focused clinical practice in GU oncology, with at least 50% effort dedicated to translational research, laboratory investigation, + collaboration with clinical trial teams. will be supported with protected research time, a competitive startup package, laboratory space, access to NCI-designated cancer center resources, + robust clinical trial infrastructure.

\n Position Highlights
\n • Protected time for research, with clinical effort tailored to support the candidate’s academic program
\n • Competitive startup support, including laboratory space and access to institutional research resources
\n • Access to clinical trial infrastructure, biospecimen resources, biostatistics, translational science collaborators, + disease-site research teams
\n • Opportunity to develop laboratory-driven concepts that support investigator-initiated, cooperative group, + industry-sponsored trials
\n • Engagement in multidisciplinary tumor boards, disease-site research meetings, education, + mentorship of trainees + junior faculty

\n Key Responsibilities
\n Lead a laboratory-based and/or preclinical research program focused on high-impact areas relevant to GU malignancies, including disease progression, therapeutic resistance, biomarker discovery, tumor biology, + novel drug development. Collaborate closely with GU clinical investigators to translate scientific discoveries into clinical trial concepts. Clinical responsibilities will include expert care of adults with GU cancers, with a clinical footprint aligned with the candidate’s research goals. Pursue peer-reviewed funding (potential program project grants including SPOREs), publish in high-impact journals, mentor trainees + junior faculty, + participate in multidisciplinary + disease-site research programs.

\n Minimum Qualifications
\n • MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree
\n • BE/BC in Medical Oncology
\n • Ability to obtain an IN medical license
\n • Focused expertise in GU oncology
\n • Track record of scholarly productivity, including publications, presentations, grant funding
\n • Strong interest in integrating translational research with therapeutic clinical trials
\n • Commitment to multidisciplinary collaboration, mentorship, + academic program development

\n Preferred Qualifications
\n • Established laboratory program in GU oncology or a closely related field
\n • Track record of peer-reviewed funding or strong potential for sustained extramural funding
\n • Experience developing translational concepts that inform clinical trial design
\n • Experience collaborating with clinical trialists, basic scientists, pathology, precision genomic

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