Clinical Investigator | Department of Internal Medicine | F79660

Virginia Commonwealth University

1 month ago

Richmond, VirginiaFull TimeOncology

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Virginia Commonwealth University as a Oncologist – Hematologic Malignancies Research in United States. Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education.

Key Responsibilities

& Responsibilities: Teaching | Trains medical students, residents and fellows in the lab and while in the clinic.

Expected to actively participate in providing clinical research opportunities to fellows.

Requirements

Board certified or eligible in medical oncology or hematology

Eligible for Virginia licensure

Evidence of accomplishment/potential (e. g., publications, trial PI) during medical school, residency, fellowship, and/or early academic career

Benefits & Compensation

All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU.

Consult the benefits website [https://hr.

edu/benefits/all-benefits/] for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt Restricted Position: No ORP Eligible: Yes Rank: Open Tenure: Open Months: 12 months Contact Information: Contact Name: Jerry Riggins Contact Email: Jerry.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Virginia Commonwealth University as a Oncologist – Hematologic Malignancies Research.

Key Skills

OncologyHematologyClinical TrialsTranslational ResearchInvestigator-Initiated TrialsGrant WritingMedical EducationPatient CareHealth DisparitiesBench ResearchPalliative Care

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Position Insights

Oncology — Physician Career Context

This Oncology position at Virginia Commonwealth University is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Oncology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $380k, with the typical range spanning $290k to $520k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Richmond, Virginia.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Oncology, Hematology, Clinical Trials, Translational Research, Investigator-Initiated Trials, Grant Writing, Medical Education, Patient Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Oncology role.

Core responsibilities: The investigator will be responsible for bringing innovative clinical trials in hematologic malignancies to the Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, establishing extramural partnerships, and developing/managing investigator-initiated trials in collaboration with laboratory investigators. Duties also ...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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