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Thoracic Oncology Clinician Scientist – Assistant, Associate, or full Professor

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Salary: $282,000 – $409,000 per year

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The Division of Oncology in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University seeks a clinician scientist to join the division as Assistant, Associate, or full Professor in the University Medical Line. Applicants must have an MD or equivalent medical degree, and current eligibility/certification with the American Board of Internal Medicine, specializing in Medical Oncology or Hematology/Oncology. Early-career professionals whose aspirations align with an interdisciplinary team-based approach are highly desired and encouraged to apply. We are particularly interested in innovative scientists with clinical expertise (as applicable for rank) in thoracic oncology and translational research interests in solid tumor oncology.

The major criteria for appointment for faculty in the University Medical Line shall be excellence in the overall mix of clinical care, clinical teaching, scholarly activity that advances clinical medicine, and institutional service appropriate to the programmatic need the individual is expected to fulfill. Faculty rank will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability or promise for maintaining a thriving clinical trial portfolio centered on developing new oncology therapies focused on thoracic oncology malignancies, while managing a robust translational research program. We expect the successful candidate to actively participate in Cancer Center clinics, establish a proven scholarly record (as appropriate for rank) of research funding and publication, contribute to the department’s mission through the mentoring and teaching of graduate-level trainees, and engage in multidisciplinary team-science collaborations across the university.

The Department of Medicine and Division of Oncology benefit from an outstanding scientific and clinical environment at Stanford, including active collaborations with the basic science departments and the Stanford Institutes.

The university’s central functions of research and education depend on freedom of thought, and expression. The Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an open and respectful academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and perspectives. Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these values.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and accepted until the position is filled. Interested applicants should submit a detailed letter of interest, a current curriculum vitae, and names of three references to Stanford Faculty Positions-Thoracic Oncology. References will not be contacted without the applicant’s consent. For questions, please contact Melanie Gutierrez at melanieg@stanford.edu.

The expected base pay range for this position is:

  • Assistant Professor: $282,000 – $296,000
  • Associate Professor: $309,000 – $370,000
  • Professor: $388,000 - $409,000

This pay range reflects base pay, which is based on faculty rank and years in rank. It does not include all components of the School of Medicine’s faculty compensation program or pay from participation in departmental incentive compensation programs. For more information about compensation and our wide-range of benefits, including housing assistance, please contact the hiring department.

Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonable expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact disability.access@stanford.edu.

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Job details

Title
Thoracic Oncology Clinician Scientist – Assistant, Associate, or full Professor
Employer
Stanford University
Location
Palo Alto, CA, USA
Published
Sep 15, 2026
Closes:
Nov 14, 2026
Job type
Full time, Academic / Faculty, Medicine
Field
Oncology
Salary

Salary: $282,000 – $409,000 per year

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