Pediatrics, Assistant to Full Member Clinical Research

Title:

Pediatrics, Assistant to Full Member Clinical Research

Job Type:

Regular

Company:

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

Department:

Pediatrics

Time Type:

Full time

Weekly Hours:

40

FTE:

1

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Summary:

About the Role

The Department of Pediatrics at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center invites applications for an open-rank faculty position focused on pediatric population science, health outcomes, and disparities research. This opportunity is ideal for an innovative and collaborative investigator passionate about advancing equitable outcomes for children, adolescents, and young adult cancer patients and survivors. Areas of research interest are broad, though particular interest will be given to candidates with expertise in pediatric hematology/oncology health disparities, health equity, survivorship, psychosocial risk and resilience, or community-engaged research.

The successful candidate will join a highly collaborative and mission-driven environment dedicated to improving cancer outcomes through impactful research, meaningful community partnerships, and interdisciplinary collaboration. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to nationally recognized programs while helping shape the future of pediatric cancer survivorship and health equity research.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain an innovative, independent, and extramurally funded research program
• Conduct impactful research focused on pediatric population science, cancer outcomes, survivorship, or health disparities
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary investigators across Pediatrics, Cancer Prevention & Control, Epidemiology, Community Outreach & Engagement, and related programs
• Contribute to participant-centered and community-engaged research initiatives with real-world impact
• Mentor trainees, students, fellows, and emerging investigators in a supportive academic environment
• Engage with national cooperative groups and collaborative research networks, including the Children’s Oncology Group
• Leverage institutional shared resources and precision oncology data platforms to advance scholarly discovery
• Foster a culture of collaboration, compassion, inclusion, and scientific excellence in alignment with High Reliability Organization principles

About the Department

The Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Program at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center provides comprehensive, state-of-the-art care for children and adolescents with cancer and blood disorders and is a member of the National Cancer Institute-supported Children’s Oncology Group. The Department maintains a strong focus on survivorship, health equity, psychosocial support, and community-centered care for pediatric and adolescent cancer populations.

Roswell Park’s vibrant research ecosystem includes nationally recognized programs in cancer prevention and control, cancer epidemiology, cancer care delivery, cancer disparities, and tobacco prevention and control research. Strong partnerships with Western New York communities, an active pediatric caregiver advisory board, and a deeply collaborative institutional culture create an exceptional environment for impactful and translational research.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Join the nation’s first cancer center and an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center committed to transforming cancer care, research, and education
• Collaborate within a highly interdisciplinary academic environment dedicated to innovation, mentorship, and scientific discovery
• Access robust institutional research infrastructure, including Biostatistics, Biomedical Research Informatics, Bioinformatics, and the Data Bank and Biorepository Shared Resources
• Utilize precision oncology and epidemiologic data resources through ORIEN (Oncology Research Information Exchange Network)
• Work alongside passionate colleagues deeply committed to community outreach, engagement, and health equity
• Opportunity for an academic appointment with the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
• Thrive in Buffalo, New York — a welcoming, affordable, and culturally vibrant city with a growing medical and research corridor

What You’ll Bring

• A strong record of scholarly achievement and a demonstrated commitment to advancing pediatric health outcomes, survivorship, or disparities research
• Expertise in areas such as pediatric hematology/oncology health equity, survivorship, psychosocial oncology, resilience research, or community-engaged research
• A collaborative and intellectually curious approach to interdisciplinary research and academic partnership
• The ability to develop innovative research programs that meaningfully improve the lives of pediatric and adolescent cancer patients and survivors
• Executive presence, self-assured confidence, and the ability to communicate effectively across academic, clinical, and community settings
• A passion for mentorship and a demonstrated desire to help train and inspire the next generation of clinicians, scientists, and academic leaders
• A commitment to excellence, compassion, inclusion, and participant-centered research grounded in the principles of a High Reliability Organization
• Academic rank commensurate with qualifications and experience

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience

Doctoral degree in an appropriate scientific or clinical-based discipline and the equivalent of two (2) years of full-time experience in an applicable scientific or clinical research environment.

NOTE:
Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Our Core Values

RPCIC and HRI are committed to providing an environment where patients, families, employees and community are treated with courtesy and respect. We support an inclusive environment that nurtures the talents, skills and abilities of each individual to embody and reflect our core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion and Respect.

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