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FACULTY POSITION, DEPARTMENT OF ONCOLOGY – ONCOFERTILITY

Memphis, TN

The World’s Most Dedicated Never Give Up 

There’s a reason St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is recognized as a great place to work. Because at our world-class pediatric research hospital, every one of our professionals shares our commitment to make a difference in the lives of the children we serve. There’s a unique bond when you’re part of a team that gives their all to advance the treatments and cures of pediatric catastrophic diseases. The result is a collaborative, positive environment where everyone, regardless of their role, receives the resources, support and encouragement to advance and grow their careers and be the force behind the cures.


We seek a highly motivated, faculty-level (clinician scientist or clinical track) candidate at the Associate or Assistant Member level with training in hematology-oncology, a proven track of excellence in academic potential, and a strong interest in oncofertility/fertility preservation in patients undergoing treatment for life-threatening illnesses including oncologic and hematologic conditions. The preferred candidate should also have experience in mentorship and fellowship training within the academic setting, and in incorporating quality and/or process improvement into daily inpatient/outpatient clinical practice.

The Department of Oncology is comprised of seven Divisions inclusive of Leukemia-Lymphoma, Neuro-oncology, Solid Tumor, Palliative Care & Quality of Life, Cancer Predisposition, Cancer Survivorship, and Molecular Oncology. The Department of Oncology is also closely aligned with the St. Jude NCI-funded Comprehensive Cancer Center, with each Oncology Division providing the opportunity for translation of basic and translation research.


This position will report directly to the Director of the Oncology Division most closely aligned with the faculty members clinical and research areas of expertise. The faculty member will provide patient care services in under the leadership of the Division Director, Director of Oncology Clinical Medicine, and the Department of Oncology Chair. In addition, the faculty will oversee the development and implementation of the oncofertility clinical infrastructure, promote ongoing inter-departmental collaborations necessary to sustain an outstanding oncofertility clinical program, and lead clinical research in areas relevant to oncofertility.


The Department of Oncology provides a highly collaborative and interactive environment where faculty members have ample opportunities to participate in clinical, educational, and translational research initiatives.  As an integral team member of a Division, the faculty member’s individual goals are better aligned with divisional, departmental, and institutional strategic goals and initiatives, allowing faculty development, and promoting outstanding multidisciplinary care delivery and research activities.  This position will also incorporate clinical education into daily practice to ensure the satisfactory learning experience of medical staff and trainees. 


It is essential that candidates have an MD, MD/PhD or DO degree and be Board certified or Board-eligible in pediatric hematology-oncology.  Successful candidates will have expertise in the areas of hematology and oncology, as the faculty member will be involved in clinical care. 


Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has a diverse, global patient population and workforce, built on the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our founder Danny Thomas envisioned a hospital that would treat children of the world—regardless of race, religion or a family’s ability to pay. Learn more about our history and commitment.


Today, we continue the mission to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. As we accelerate this progress globally, we believe our legacy of diversity, equity and inclusion is foundational to success. With the commitment of leaders at all levels of the organization, we strive to ensure the St. Jude culture, leadership approaches and talent processes are equitable and culturally responsive. View our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report to learn about the hospital’s roots in diversity, equity and inclusion, where we are today and our aspirations for an even better future.

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