Instructor in Pediatrics at CUMC

THE OPPORTUNITY

This opportunity to join the Department of Pediatrics at the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons at the rank of Instructor is an exciting one. Columbia University Irving Medical Center, one of the nation's foremost academic health science center's working together with one of the nation's premier health systems, New York-Presbyterian Hospital.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and New York-Presbyterian Hospital are recruiting for a full-time academic pediatric faculty member in the Division of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplantation at the Instructor level on the non-tenure track. This position will be focused on laboratory-based research related to gene therapy for both malignant and non-malignant disorders. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with the outstanding clinical and research faculty within the division and at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center, the NCI-designated Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Mailman School of Public Health, and the Columbia Initiative in Cell Engineering and Therapy (CICET).

Founded in 1959, The Division of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplant at Columbia Children's Health, New York-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital (MSCH) is one of the oldest and most comprehensive centers in the country focused on treating children with cancer and blood disorders. MSCH has 202 inpatient pediatric beds, including a 54-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and 10 operating rooms. Our division is currently composed of 3 sections (Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation) with 21 full-time faculty, 4 research RN/NP's, 8 clinical research associates, and 3 regulatory specialists and includes an ACGME-accredited Fellowship Program and a FACT-accredited stem cell transplant program. The division is one of 21 institutions to serve as a core sire of the Children's Oncology Group Pediatric Early Phase Clinical Trials Network (PEP-CTN). It is also a member of the Therapeutic Advances in Childhood Leukemia and Lymphoma (TACL) Consortium.

Research Responsibilities

Laboratory-based research efforts will focus on the molecular biology of gene therapy for malignant and non-malignant diseases with the goal of include establishing a platform for tracking clonal expansion and monitoring transgene integration and expression in gene therapy trials, as well as participating in the development of novel strategies for the treatment of globin disorders. Research projects will be conducted under the mentorship of senior investigators at CUIMC and CICET, including Drs. Michel Sadelain (who will provide direct oversight and supervision of research projects), Max Mamonkin and Markus Mapara. It is expected that 80% effort will be devoted to laboratory-based research activities.

Clinical Responsibilities

Clinical responsibilities will include serving as attending physician on the inpatient stem cell transplantation service and providing outpatient care to children, adolescents and young adults who have undergone stem cell transplantation. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to attend and participate in clinical stem cell transplantation meetings, as well as divisional and departmental clinical conferences. It is expected that 20% effort will be devoted to clinical activities.

COMPENSATION

Compensation arrangements are competitive and commensurate with both experience and achievement.

COMMITMENT OF DIVERSITY

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educator. The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

Columbia University welcomes applications from individuals who may have had nontraditional career paths, or who may have taken time off for family reasons (e.g. children, caring for disabled or elderly family), or who have achieved excellence in careers outside of academia (e.g., in professional or industry service). The University is responsive to the needs of dual career couples and is committed to supporting the work-life balance of its faculty. We are interested in candidates who have a record of success advising and mentoring individuals from groups underrepresented in higher education and is particularly interested in candidates who have research interests in subjects that will contribute to the understanding of diversity and equal opportunity.

• Must have an MD, DO or PhD degree and an active NYS Medical License.
• Must be Board certified/eligible in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology or an equivalent board certification with experience in the care of pediatric stem cell transplant patients
• Laboratory experience related to the field of gene therapy and/or cell therapy.
• Consistently strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and sustain effective working relationships with professionals in other disciplines.
• The ability to create a high-energy, results-oriented work environment that encourages colleagues and staff to value each other's contributions and the ability to share and celebrate success with colleagues and staff.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.