Faculty Physician, GU (Associate Professor/Professor)

OncologyFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Department Overview

The Oregon Health & Science University - Knight Cancer Institute, known as one of the pioneers in personalized cancer medicine, is an international leader in research and cancer treatment. Driven by its mission to end cancer as we know it, the institute is building upon its expertise in targeted treatments to advance the early detection of cancer when the disease is most treatable.

The Division of Hematology & Medical Oncology currently has over 110 faculty and is comprised of programs in general hematology, solid tumor oncology, bone marrow transplant & cellular therapy, hematological malignancies, and palliative medicine.

Located in beautiful Portland, Oregon, OHSU offers a highly collaborative atmosphere within a comprehensive healthcare-focused university. Portland is consistently ranked among the most desirable places to live, offering easy access to a vibrant city, outdoor activities, and a world-renowned food scene. These opportunities offer a highly nurturing environment to grow professionally and personally.

With a recent $2 billion gift, our team, led by Dr. Brian Druker, is more focused than ever to revolutionize hematologic and cancer care. Please join us and Give Cancer Hell

When you apply, please upload a Resume/CV and Letter of Interest.

Function/Duties of Position

Associate Professor-level faculty position in the area of GU medical oncology, with a focus on clinical research. This position is to join a robust clinical and translational program at OHSU that has made significant contributions to research in prostate and non-prostate genitourinary malignancies.

The Duties of This Position Include

Candidates will develop and lead therapeutic clinical trials to move the field of genitourinary cancer research forward.

In this position, there is the opportunity to work with other members of the GU medical oncology team, other clinical specialties such as Urology and Radiation Oncology, and Knight Cancer Institute basic scientists with expertise in Genomics, Immunology, and Cancer Biology.

The applicant will be expected to have clinical activities in both prostate and non-prostate GU cancers.

Required Qualifications

MD or Equivalent or MD/PhD

  • Minimum of one year of experience serving at the Associate Professor or Professor level.
  • Licensed to practice medicine in Oregon
  • Board certified in Internal Medicine
  • Board eligible/certified in Hematology and or/Medical Oncology

Preferred Qualifications

  • Training and experience in genitourinary oncology clinical research.
  • A history of collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and success in obtaining extramural funding for genitourinary oncology clinical research would be a significant asset.

Additional Details

As an OHSU faculty member, you will access robust and competitive benefits for well-being and peace of mind. Packages include medical, dental and vision plans, generous paid time off, multiple retirement options, participation in the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, wellness support and more.

You’ll also find a commitment to belonging. OHSU welcomes diverse people and ideas, and we foster a culture that is inclusive, equitable and accepting of all. We aim to help you:

  • Feel supported.
  • Explore well-being programs and resources.
  • Connect with colleagues to share and build knowledge.
  • Find fulfillment by balancing work, life and community.

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Why Apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals.

As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations.

We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu

Key Responsibilities

Develop and lead therapeutic clinical trials focusing on prostate and non-prostate genitourinary malignancies. Provide clinical care for GU cancer patients while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and basic scientists.

Requirements

Requires an MD or MD/PhD with board certification in Internal Medicine and eligibility/certification in Hematology and/or Medical Oncology. Candidates must have at least one year of experience at the Associate Professor or Professor level and be licensed to practice in Oregon.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
10+ years of experience

Key Skills

Prostate Cancer TreatmentTranslational ResearchMultidisciplinary Collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Faculty Physician, GU (Associate Professor/Professor) at Oregon Health & Science University a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Oncology — ranked against 654 active Oncology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Oncology — Physician Career Context

Of the 31 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 61% have no call, 29% require no weekends.

Oncology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 18.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Oncologist Jobs

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Salary Distribution8 jobs

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$625k
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1
$700k

Annual compensation range

#1

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#2

Physician Radiation Oncology

MultiCare Health System · Olympia, Washington

$561k-$652k
#3

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$560k-$625k
#4

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$275k-$572k
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.4this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Oncology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 654 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Portland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$526k
Typical market rent
$1,732/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
105.4
State income tax
Up to 9.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Oregon Health & Science University

Higher Education
Portland, Oregon
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision plans
Generous paid time off
Multiple retirement options
PSLF eligible
Wellness support