Neuro-Oncologist, Assistant/Associate/Professor, Neurosurgery, McGovern Medical School

The Department of Neurosurgery of McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston invites applications for a fellowship-trained neuro-oncologist to join our large and vibrant department at the rank of either Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Our multidisciplinary department is comprised of over 45 clinical and 20 research faculty and is currently ranked 7th in the country for NIH funding to neurosurgical departments. We are one of the largest neurosurgery programs in the region and draw patients both nationally and internationally.

Our department annually manages large numbers of unique patients: over 600 with primary brain malignancies, over 650 with metastatic brain tumors and 800 with benign brain tumors. Additionally, our neurosurgeons operate on more than 500 brain tumors annually and perform 500 Gamma Knife procedures.

Our radiation oncologists treat over 1000 unique patients annually with benign and malignant diseases. Our faculty participates in a large number of clinical trials, especially around the treatment of glioblastomas.

This full-time, tenure-track position will be based at Memorial Hermann Hospital in the Texas Medical Center (TMC), one of the world's largest and busiest conglomerations of healthcare facilities, with additional engagement across the Memorial Hermann Health System.

The successful candidate will join two other neuro-oncologists and collaborate with three tumor-focused neurosurgeons, four radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, and otorhinolaryngologists all closely engaged in the team-based investigation and management of CNS malignancies.

Responsibilities Include

• Assist in expanding the clinical and research footprint of UTHealth Houston Neuro-oncology into a leading national and international center within the Department of Neurosurgery.
• Provide outstanding neuro-oncological clinical care to patients.

Lead High-impact Clinical Trials, Including

• Investigator-initiated trials
• Industry-sponsored trials
• Consortium trials
• Demonstrate scholarly excellence through publications and podium presentations.
• Advance education and training in neuro-oncology.
• Pursue leadership roles in regional and national neuro-oncology organizations.
• Participate in the Department of Neurosurgery’s initiative to establish a comprehensive second-opinion program across all subspecialties.
• Lead development of a dedicated neuro-oncology second-opinion program to broaden patient access to expert care.
• Collaborate closely with neurosurgical colleagues and current and future neuro-oncologists across Neurosurgery and UTHealth Houston to support multidisciplinary care.
• Create and direct a Neuro-oncology Fellowship Program to train and develop future leaders in the field.
• Expand the existing CNS Tumor Bank into a prospective, biomarker-driven platform supporting:
• Translational research
• Personalized medicine

Allocate Effort as Follows

• 50% Clinical: Two full outpatient clinic days per week, plus inpatient consultations
• 40% Research
• 10% Education and Administration

Qualifications

Clinician-scientist with proven scholastic skills who will provide state-of-the-art clinical care and capitalize on the opportunity to contribute to pathbreaking brain tumor research.

Proven track record in innovation, high-impact publications, extramural funding, and ability to successfully collaborate with basic scientists will enhance candidacy.

Board-eligible or board-certified and able to obtain a license to practice medicine in the State of Texas.

The appointee will receive substantive research support based on seniority and prior accomplishments and would also be eligible for a STARs award from the University of Texas System for infrastructure support.