Assistant to Full Professor - Physician - GI Medicine
Listed compensation
$220K - $529K
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Job Description
Title: Assistant to Full Professor - Physician - GI Medicine Job Type: Regular Company: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Department: Department of Medicine - Gastrointestinal (GI) Center Time Type: Full time Weekly Hours: 40 FTE: 1 Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Summary: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a dedicated and dynamic GI Medicine Physician to join our clinical and translational research team. In this role, you will contribute to both clinical activities and cutting-edge research, making a significant impact on the future of cancer treatment and care.
Key Responsibilities
- Devote 60-80% of your time to clinical activities and 20-40% to research, ensuring a balance between patient care and advancing scientific discovery.
- Engage in translational research efforts, participate in clinical trials, and collaborate on grant opportunities to secure funding in your academic area of interest.
- Publish in peer-reviewed journals, contributing to the dissemination of knowledge in your field of expertise.
- Actively engage in scholarly activities, including teaching medical students, residents, and fellows, while adhering to all medical staff bylaws.
- Foster productive interactions between clinical and laboratory research efforts within the Department and with other units of Roswell Park and external institutions to enhance the overall volume and scientific quality of translational research.
- Serve on departmental and institutional committees, contribute to the Translational Research Group (TRG), and collaborate in inter-programmatic research efforts.
- Participate in the education mission, mentoring fellows, residents, Advanced ----Practice Providers (APPs), and faculty in cancer research and clinical care.
- Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with scientists and clinicians at RPCI and other institutions, focusing on advancing cancer research. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is a leader in cancer care and research, offering a dynamic environment where clinical practice and groundbreaking research intersect. Join our mission to prevent, understand, and cure cancer through innovative collaboration and unwavering dedication. If you are passionate about combining clinical excellence with impactful research in the fight against cancer, we encourage you to apply.
Apply now and make a difference at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center! The salary range for this position is $220,000 - $529,000 which includes a comprehensive benefits package. The listed pay range reflects the range of potential compensation for this role. The actual offer may vary based on qualifications, skills, and experience.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience License or Certification Requirement 1. License to practice as a Medical Doctor in the State of New York. 2.
Possession of or eligibility for a valid medical specialty certificate in Medical Oncology or a specialty of Hematologic Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplantation, Solid Tumor/Investigational Therapeutics, Pulmonary Medicine, and Infectious Diseases.
Education and Experience Medical Doctor degree and prior full-time experience in the field of Medical Oncology or a specialty of Hematologic Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplantation, Solid Tumor/Investigational Therapeutics, Pulmonary Medicine, and Infectious Diseases.
NOTE: Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited school, college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices.
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of NIH funding and publication in high-impact journals, with strong consideration given to physician-scientists who have laboratory research experience and current, transferable funding.
In addition, we are seeking a candidate with a history of investigator-initiated clinical research and successful funding.
While not required, experience with immunotherapy and the ability to develop new treatments would be highly valued, as would the capability to enhance Roswell Park’s national and international visibility in this field.
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 HR-PayAndBenefits@RoswellPark.org 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. Historical
Compensation
Information Statement Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation.
If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov. Welcome to Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.
One of the largest employers in Western New York, Roswell Park has over 3,500 employees and is the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in New York outside of New York City.
Founded in 1898 by Dr. Roswell Park as America's first cancer center, Roswell Park set the standard for cancer centers across the country and world to follow.
Equipped with the best facilities and the single objective of curing cancer, we have the sharpest and most creative minds working together in the classroom, laboratory and clinic to accelerate discovery and speed the delivery of promising new cancer treatments.
The Institute is recognized by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) as one of only 51 Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the U.S. This designation signifies that all research, treatment and educational programs meet rigorous national standards and that the Institute has contributed fundamentally to the fight against cancer.
Roswell Park is also a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), an alliance of the nation's leading cancer centers.
A not-for-profit organization, the NCCN brings together the best minds in science to engineer continuous quality improvements in cancer care, improves the effectiveness of cancer care delivery through the ongoing collection and analysis of outcome data on a national basis, enhances communications and collaboration among member institutions, offers access to the latest, most promising clinical trials, and provides best practice guidelines and measurement tools.
Roswell Park has achieved accreditation from the The Joint Commission (TJC) as a result of its demonstrated compliance with TJC's nationally recognized health care standards. The innovative quality of our faculty’s research has earned Roswell Park a place among the National Cancer Institute’s top grantees.
Over the past century, Roswell Park has been the source of historic breakthroughs in the field of oncology. Roswell Park initiated the nation’s first chemotherapy research program. Roswell Park conducted some of the earliest studies linking smoking to lung cancer.
Roswell Park developed the PSA test for prostate-cancer screening. Roswell Park developed photodynamic therapy (PDT), approved by the FDA for the treatment of esophageal cancer and non-small cell lung cancer, and precancerous lesions in patients with Barrett's esophagus.
Roswell Park is now developing the second generation of PDT drugs. Roswell Park geneticists created the gene library used to map and sequence the human genome. An Roswell Park geneticist was part of the research team involved in the international effort.
Key Responsibilities
The physician will balance clinical patient care with translational research, contributing to clinical trials and securing grant funding. They will also participate in the education mission by mentoring fellows, residents, and staff while fostering collaborative research efforts.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Medical Doctor degree and a valid license to practice in New York State. Possession of or eligibility for a medical specialty certificate in oncology or related fields is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Gastroenterology — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$375k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $347k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Roswell Park holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 25 active listings.
Gastroenterology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Assistant to Full Professor - Physician - GI Medicine at Roswell Park a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Gastroenterology — ranked against 369 active Gastroenterology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
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