Department of Oncology/juravinski Cancer Centre - Hamilton, Canada - McMaster University

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Buffet Taylor Chair in Breast Cancer Research and Academic Medical Oncologist

The Department of Oncology at McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) Juravinski Cancer Centre (JCC) are seeking an exceptional academic medical oncologist with extensive experience as an innovative leader in breast cancer research and oncology practice.

The successful applicant will be the McMaster University Buffet Taylor Chair in Breast Cancer Research and will hold a full-time academic appointment at the level of Associate Professor or higher in the Department of Oncology.

Among the top 40 universities in the world for health and medicine, McMaster University is a globally renowned institution of higher learning and a research community committed to advancing human and societal health and well-being.

The Department of Oncology provides rewarding opportunities for innovation and excellence in clinical care, education and research.

The Juravinski Cancer Centre is a large academic cancer centre located adjacent to the Juravinski Hospital in Hamilton, Ontario and serves the Hamilton Niagara, Haldimand and Brant regions.

The division of medical oncology provides innovative and state-of-the-art treatment for patients with solid malignancies. There are 23 members who provide approximately 4,200 new systemic therapy consultations annually.

The program treats all major disease sites and is a tertiary referral centre for sarcoma, central nervous system tumours, gynecological oncology and bone marrow transplantation.

The local assets to enable the Chair's programs are: a large engaged multidisciplinary breast cancer disease site group at the JCC; the JCC Clinical Trials Department; the Coordination and Methods Centre for the Ontario Clinical Oncology Group and the Escarpment Cancer Research Institute. Multiple opportunities exist for clinical trials, health services research and translational research.

certificate of registration for a valid license to practice in the province of Ontario issued by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
FRCP in Internal Medicine with subspecialty training in Medical Oncology, or equivalent qualifications
membership in the Canadian Medical Protective Association, or equivalent

How to Apply

A curriculum vitae
A letter of interest

Dr Jonathan Sussman

Chair and Professor

Department of Oncology

McMaster University

Located at:

Juravinski Cancer Centre

699 Concession Street

Hamilton, ON L8V 5C2

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