Adult Psycho-Oncology Psychologist in Rehabilitation Clinician-Researcher Faculty Position, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Listed compensation
$105k-$347k
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Job Description
About Us
The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages.
Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it.
MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.
Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Adult Psycho-Oncology Psychologist in Rehabilitation
MSK invites applications from PhD and PsyD degree holders for a full-time clinician-researcher faculty position in Manhattan. Appointment will be at an academic level commensurate with experience.
Explore the cognitive effects of cancer treatments, including cognitive rehabilitation and clinical interventions for adult survivors experiencing cognitive decline after diagnosis and treatment.
Develop an independent psycho-oncology research career, with the goal of dedicating the majority of the position to research and academic pursuits while maintaining clinical contact.
Pursue research in areas such as interventions for cancer-related cognitive decline (CRCD), cognitive impacts of cancer treatments, digital behavioral interventions, symptom management, psychosocial adaptation and survivorship, and psychopharmacology clinical trials.
Work with patients across a variety of cancer diagnoses and all cancer stages.
Mentor predoctoral and postdoctoral research fellows supported by the department’s longstanding psycho-oncology research training program.
The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences includes over forty-five full-time faculty with interests in psycho-oncology clinical care, teaching, and research.
Learn more about the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Key Requirements
- Doctoral degree in psychology, such as a PhD or PsyD.
- Full and unrestricted license to practice clinically in New York State, or licensure in another jurisdiction and eligibility for licensure in New York and New Jersey.
- Eligibility for an academic appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor through Professor.
- Clinical experience and appropriate training in cognitive rehabilitation; previous experience with cancer survivors is preferred.
- A track record of extramural funding is preferred.
Core Skills
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
- Excellent communication skills and a passion for teaching.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Respect for diversity.
Professional competence, high ethical standards, and the ability to serve as a role model for faculty, fellows, and resident clinicians.
- Submit C.V., cover letter, and contact information for at least three references to:
- Scarlinig Sanchez, Assistant to Chairman,
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
- Office direct: (646) 227-2171
- Email: nunezs@mskcc.org
Pay Range: 105,000 – 347,000
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Key Responsibilities
The clinician-researcher will conduct research on cognitive effects of cancer treatments and provide clinical interventions for adult survivors. They will also mentor research fellows and maintain clinical contact within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in psychology (PhD or PsyD) and possess a full, unrestricted license to practice in New York State. Applicants should have clinical experience in cognitive rehabilitation and demonstrate potential for an academic appointment at the Assistant Professor level or higher.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Oncology — Psychologist Career Context
In New York, the Psychologist weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$120k (86 salary observations; 156 listings), vs ~$120k nationally (1,247 salary observations; 3,832 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 44 active Psychologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 11% have no call, 39% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $105k–$347k | Psychologist median $125k (middle half $88k–$133k)226 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| New York vs national | $120k median in New York | $120k nationally (about the same)86 state / 1,247 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$209k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| All psychologist listings in New York | 102 active | 2,138 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 68% remote · 11% no call · 39% no weekends44 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York psychologist listings (all specialties): 4% state a sign-on bonus · 6% offer loan repayment102 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Oncology listings | 407 in the last 30 days | 334 the 30 days before (+22%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Psychologist pay trend (all specialties) | −2.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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