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Cancer-Focused Physician Scientist and Academic Pathologist

Kansas City Metro Area💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-06 → 2026-09-30

Core

Lead independent externally funded cancer research while providing clinical pathology services and academic education.

Role type

Associate/Professor level academic physician scientist (pathology)

Builds

Cancer research programs, translational oncology solutions, and diagnostic capabilities

Domain

Academic medicine, oncology, pathology

Required skills

cancer biology, translational oncology, precision diagnostics, external grant acquisition, multidisciplinary collaboration, graduate/medical education, subspecialty clinical practice

Preferred skills

robust publication record, independently funded research program, tumor biology expertise, innovative diagnostic approaches

Technologies

CAR-T cell therapy infrastructure, Precision Medicine Center platforms

Responsibilities

Lead independent externally funded research program in cancer-focused investigation; Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the department and cancer center; Participate 25% to 30% on clinical service within a pathology subspecialty; Contribute to the academic mission through graduate, medical student, and residency education

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with academic leadership

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