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

Position Number: 9851392
Location: Salt Lake City, United States
Position Type: Medicine - Physicians

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

Department: 00269 - Orthopedic Surgery Operations
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Track: Tenure Track
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Requisition Number: PRN04129F

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