Description
The Veterinary Research & Oncology Clinic (VROC) at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas invites applications for tenure-track or clinical-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Veterinary Medical Oncology and Veterinary Radiation Oncology. Candidates must hold a DVM degree or equivalent. Veterinary Radiation Oncologists must be board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Radiology (Radiation Oncology), and Veterinary Medical Oncologists must be board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Oncology). All candidates must be eligible for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Texas. Successful applicants will join our expanding clinical team.
VROC offers cutting-edge, innovative therapies for companion animals, supported by state-of-the-art treatment facilities. Our team works closely with other specialties to provide the most advanced medical and radiation oncology care available. VROC is located within the Department of Radiation Oncology and benefits from substantial funding from federal and state agencies, including multiple R01 grants. These resources support a wide range of preclinical and clinical research areas, including novel therapeutics testing, innovative irradiation regimens, medical imaging, image-guided therapy, heavy ion therapy, automatic treatment planning, and artificial intelligence driven medical oncology innovations.
The position offers uniquely collaborative opportunities with human oncologists and researchers within the department, as well as with investigators affiliated with the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)-designated Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, one of the largest national cancer centers.
The role will focus primarily on the clinical care of companion animals but will also offer significant opportunities for scholarly growth. This position will contribute to the advancement of One Health and One Medicine approaches and to the development of innovative treatments applicable to both veterinary and human patients.
Located in downtown Dallas, VROC offers excellent recreational opportunities. UT Southwestern Medical Center is home to many nationally and internationally recognized physicians and scientists, including six Nobel Laureates since 1985, 26 members of the National Academy of Sciences, and 19 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.
Requirements
Qualifications
Competitive salary and potential for academic, scientific and clinical advancement are available. Candidates should apply online at https://apply.interfolio.com/180146 and should upload or send their CV to:
Ashish Ranjan, B.V.Sc., Ph.D.
Robert B. and Virginia Payne Professor of Oncology
Vice Chair: Comparative Oncology and Research Innovation
Director: Veterinary Research and Oncology Clinic
ashish.ranjan@utsouthwestern.edu
