Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Physician–Scientist

Nemours Children's Health is seeking a Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Physician–Scientist to join our growing program in Orlando, Florida. This role is designed for an accomplished investigator with an established or emerging clinical trials portfolio who is interested in expanding their research in a collaborative environment.

This is an employed physician model with a formal academic partnership with the University of Central Florida College of Medicine, offering the opportunity for academic appointment and engagement in teaching, research, and mentorship.

The ideal candidate will have a track record of leading or participating in clinical trials and interest in bringing an existing research portfolio, including industry-sponsored, cooperative group, and/or investigator-initiated trials (IITs).

We offer a competitive package tailored to mid- or senior career investigators,

including:

• Protected research time up to 50%
• Start-up funding
• Dedicated lab space
• Relocation assistance
• Potential for bridge funding to support grant or trial development
• Opportunity to transfer and grow an active clinical trials portfolio
• Support for investigator-initiated trials (IITs) and translational research
• Access to dedicated research infrastructure
• Academic appointment through UCF College of Medicine
• Strong institutional commitment to program growth and clinical trials expansion

Candidates Are Encouraged To

• Bring existing clinical trials (industry, cooperative group, or IITs)
• Develop and lead investigator-initiated studies
• Collaborate with institutional and external research partners
• Contribute to expansion of a robust pediatric oncology trials program

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation: Base salary and annual incentives recognizing clinical, academic, and quality achievements
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement Planning: 403B with employer match and 457 plans
• Relocation Support: Mortgage assistance and relocation packages
• Work-Life Balance: Six weeks of paid family leave
• Professional Development: CME, licensure and dues allowances
• Additional Benefits: Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility;

• How to Apply/For Confidential Consideration

For confidential consideration, please apply.

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals — Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida — along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.

Learn more at Nemours.org.