Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/benefits/) – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic. You’ll thrive in an environment that supports innovation, is committed to ending racism and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion, and provides the resources you need to succeed.

Responsibilities

The Mayo Clinic in Arizona Department of Radiation Oncology seeks an early career physician scientist at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Qualified new graduates will be considered. The candidate should be a board-eligible/certified radiation oncologist, an interest in CNS malignancies is preferred. Responsibilities include leading basic science/translation research efforts, education of trainees and staff, and participating in clinical practice.

The Department of Radiation Oncology currently has fifteen staff physicians. Physics support and treatment planning is provided by eleven PhD physicists, seven MS physicists and seventeen dosimetrists. State-of-the-art equipment include four Varian TrueBeam accelerators, three CT simulators with 4D capability, four Hitachi proton gantries and ongoing programs in SRS, SBRT, TBI, TSE, HDR brachytherapy and IORT.

The Mayo Clinic in Arizona recently completed a campus expansion plan, nearly doubling the size of the campus in 2024. This includes a brand new 150,000 square foot Integrated Education and Research Building with advanced biomedical and translation research laboratory space. Our neuro-oncology labs incorporate experts across fields of cancer cell and molecular biology, genomics, tumor immunobiology, neuroscience and imaging who work together toward the goal of target development into pre-clinical studies and subsequently expanding clinical trials for patients.

The Mayo Clinic Cancer Center is designated by the National Cancer Institute as a Comprehensive Cancer Center (https://www.mayo.edu/research/centers-programs/cancer-research/3-sites-1-comprehensive-cancer-center) and has a robust profile of discovery. Mayo Clinic Arizona is ranked by US News and World Report #1 best hospital in the state of Arizona and ranked in the top 25 for cancer care in the United States. The Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center has a broad geographic reach providing numerous opportunities for collaboration with campuses in Jacksonville, Florida and Rochester, Minnesota. Mayo Clinic has more than 10 years of recognition by FORTUNE magazine as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For”.

This position offers an excellent combination of work environment and professional responsibility. Our desirable location in the beautiful Sonoran Desert of Phoenix and the proximity to mountains offers opportunities for outdoor activities throughout the year, including hiking, mountain biking, boating and skiing.

Mayo Clinic offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including a relocation package. Confidentiality respected.

For consideration, please apply on-line using the "Apply Now" button below. Inquiries may be sent to:

Samir H. Patel, MD

Vice-Chair, Department of Radiation Oncology

c/o Ryan Brunner, Physician Recruiter

Mayo Clinic

Phoenix, Arizona

brunner.ryan@mayo.edu

Qualifications

Board Certified/Board Eligible in Radiation Oncology and eligible for licensure in Arizona.

Exemption Status

Exempt

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/alllocations)

Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

Recruiter

Ryan Brunner

Equal opportunity

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.