Veterinary Radiation Oncologist
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Job Number: 805262
Category: Faculty and Physicians
Job Number: 805262
Category: Faculty and Physicians
The Veterinary Radiation Oncology Clinic (VROC) within the Department of Radiation Oncology at UT Southwestern Medical Center invites applications for a tenure-track or clinical track faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Veterinary Radiation Oncology. We seek candidates with a DVM degree or equivalent and ACVR Radiation Oncology board certification to join our expanding clinical team.
VROC offers cutting-edge therapies for companion animals, equipped with state-of-the-art treatment systems. Our team closely collaborates with Medical Physics and Engineering division to deliver the most advanced care available. The Department of Radiation Oncology receives substantial funding from federal and state agencies, including multiple R01 grants, supporting a wide range of research areas such as small-animal irradiation, PET instrumentation, medical imaging, image-guided therapy, heavy ion therapy, automatic treatment planning, and artificial intelligence.
This position will primarily focus on the clinical care of companion animals but will also offer substantial opportunities for scholarly growth, contributing to the advancement of one medicine and the development of innovative treatments applicable to both veterinary and human patients.
UT Southwestern Medical Center is home to many nationally and internationally recognized physicians and scientists, including six Nobel Laureates since 1985, 25 members of the National Academy of Sciences, and 24 members of the National Academy of Medicine (formerly the Institute of Medicine), a highly esteemed component of the NAS. Faculty members’ investigations, ranging from the microscopic level to patient care, continue to lead to notable discoveries, important educational opportunities, and advanced treatment options for improved health care. Exciting opportunities for scholarly growth and collaboration exist daily in a dynamic work setting.
Competitive salary and potential for academic, scientific and clinical advancement are available. Candidates should apply online at https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/ and should upload or send their CV to:
Ashish Ranjan, B.V.Sc., Ph.D.
Barret Family Professorship of Cancer Research
Vice Chair: Comparative Oncology and Research Innovation
Director: Veterinary Research and Oncology Clinic
ashish.ranjan@utsouthwestern.edu
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.
To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/
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