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City of Hope
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Physician Scientist | Diabetes, En

EndocrinologyFull-time

Listed compensation

$300K–$400K

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Posted 7mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

City of Hope Medical Group Seeks Physician Scientist for Thyroid Cancer Program

Join one of the top cancer centers in the nation! Our rapidly expanding, nationally recognized cancer and diabetes institute seeks to hire a full-time physician scientist to join City of Hope’s Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolism (DEM) at our National Medical Center campus in Duarte, CA. We are seeking mission-minded physicians as every discovery we make and every new treatment we create, gives people the chance to live longer, better, and more fully.

We are seeking candidates with strong backgrounds of basic, translational, or clinical research in endocrine tumor or metabolism. Priority will be given to those candidates with a track record of extramural funding.

The successful candidate will also become a member of the Beckman Research Institute and/or Diabetes and Metabolism Research Institute. City of Hope has a long and impressive history of groundbreaking discoveries in the field of cancer and diabetes.

This faculty member will be given protective time for independent research and compete for extramural funding.

The selected faculty will be offered highly competitive start-up resources, laboratory space, and benefits. The research space will be located in the DMRI and will have access to the shared facilities and cores at the medical center, DMRI and Beckman Research Institute. Interested candidates should apply to: Ping H. Wang, MD, Search Committee Chair.

This position is a rare opportunity to work in a 500+ member integrated, multidisciplinary Medical Group practice serving an NCI designated comprehensive cancer center in highly desirable Southern California. City of Hope is an expanding institution in both numbers of patients per year as well as infrastructure investment in clinical, academic and research facilities.

Position Highlights

Protected research/academic time in a highly translational research environment with extensive clinical trial infrastructure

  • Clinic based at Duarte main campus Generous research startup funding
  • Excellent benefits package, including a generous retirement contribution plan

Relocation Assistance May Be Available

Total Compensation Range: $300,000 - $400,000. The range listed is inclusive of base compensation for full-time employment commensurate with qualified academic rank and any applicable incentive compensation. Actual compensation will be adjusted for experience, training, hospital/community need and other factors.

About City of Hope

City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses.

City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies.

With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work.

City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

City of Hope’s affiliated group of organizations includes Translational Genomics Research Institute and AccessHopeTM. For more information about City of Hope, follow us on Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Experience as physician scientist with good research training background and excellent clinical skills

Experience working in an academic medical center that delivers both clinical and translational research to patients diagnosed with endocrine conditions

The ideal candidate must participate in clinical or basic research relevant to Endocrinology and demonstrate a commitment to research as shown by submission of publications and presentations on national stages

Academic record consistent with appointment as Associate Professor

Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree, fellowship trained, and Board certified/eligible in Endocrinology

The selected candidate for the position must be eligible to obtain or already hold an active California medical license

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

Key Responsibilities

The physician scientist will conduct independent basic, translational, or clinical research in endocrine tumor or metabolism while maintaining a clinical practice. They will be expected to compete for extramural funding and contribute to the research initiatives of the Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolism.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree, be fellowship trained, and be Board certified or eligible in Endocrinology. A strong track record of research, publications, and eligibility for a California medical license are required.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Diabetes researchThyroid cancer researchMedical practiceEndocrine tumor research

Endocrinology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$350k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $316k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Endocrinology listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% are remote, 10% have no call, 18% require no weekends.

What does the Endocrinology market look like in California?
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Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in endocrinologyranked against 358 Endocrinology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$300k–$400kEndocrinology median $300k (middle half $275k–$328k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$316k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Endocrinology listings in California51 active363 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 80% remote · 10% no call · 18% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia physician listings (all specialties): 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 27% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Endocrinology hiring demand#28 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 43 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 66 postings, 48 closed
New Endocrinology listings128 in the last 30 days73 the 30 days before (+75%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Endocrinology pay trend−13.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (358 Endocrinology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Scientist | Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism | Duarte, CA at City of Hope a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Endocrinology — ranked against 358 active Endocrinology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Endocrinologist Jobs

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Work-Life Balance Distribution

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Endocrinology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 358 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About City of Hope

Hospitals and Health Care
Duarte, CA
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Retirement contribution plan
Relocation assistance
Research startup funding
Health benefits

Living in Duarte

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$793k≈ 2.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,779/mo≈ 11% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.