Genitourinary Medical Oncologist (Associate Professor/Professor)
OHSU · Portland, OR
Posted October 3, 2026
OHSU Knight Cancer Institute - South Waterfront · 3485 S Bond Avenue, Portland, OR, US, 97239
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
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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.
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.
Employer
OHSU
Oregon Health & Science University is Oregon's only public academic health center. OHSU brings together world-class patient care, groundbreaking research and the education of the next generation of health care professionals — all in service of improving the health and well-being of every Oregonian.
From OHSU Hospital and OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital on Marquam Hill to the Center for Health & Healing on Portland's South Waterfront, OHSU's physicians and advanced practice providers care for the most complex patients in the region at a Level 1 trauma center, the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, the Casey Eye Institute and the Knight Cardiovascular Institute. Through OHSU Health partners such as Hillsboro Medical Center and Adventist Health Portland, and community collaborations from Astoria to Klamath Falls, OHSU faculty also bring academic medicine to communities across Oregon and Southwest Washington.
Faculty at OHSU practice at the leading edge of medicine while teaching residents and students and contributing to discovery. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, academic appointments and career development, and the chance to live in the Pacific Northwest — with Mount Hood, the Columbia River Gorge and the Oregon coast all close to home.