Doctoral Faculty – Molecular Oncology & Cellular Therapeutics

Doctoral Faculty – Molecular Oncology & Cellular Therapeutics

CHILDREN’S MERCY

KANSAS CITY, MO

The Division of Molecular Oncology & Cellular Therapeutics (MOCT) at Department of Pediatrics at Children’s Mercy (CM) seeks to recruit two creative and scholarly junior faculty members to expand the research, educational, and quality missions of MOCT, an academic division focused on studying the underlying biology of cancer and developing new treatment options for pediatric and young adult hematology and oncology patients. Each new faculty member will be provided with salary from the MOCT Division and laboratory space and startup funds for 3 years, supplied by Children’s Mercy Research Institute (CMRI) with an amount determined at the time of recruitment and tailored to the prospective faculty member's research program. During the startup period, the new faculty members will be expected to apply for and obtain independent sources of funding which may initially be CM pilot awards but with an emphasis on extramural grants. The faculty members will be offered academic appointments at the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Medicine and the Kansas University School of Medicine, rank to be commensurate with experience.

About Children’s Mercy

Children’s Mercy is one of the United States’ leading non-profit, independent pediatric

health systems, offering a comprehensive suite of departments, centers, and

clinics. Founded in 1897, Children’s Mercy is dedicated to holistic care, impactful

research, breakthrough innovation and educating the next generation of caregivers.

Guided by our mission, vision and values, our aim is to create a world of wellbeing for

all children. Children’s Mercy is consistently ranked among the best children’s hospitals

in the nation by US News & World Report, and we were the first hospital in Missouri or

Kansas to receive Magnet designation for excellence in patient care from the American

Nurses Credentialing Center — an honor we have received five consecutive times.

Some Children’s Mercy facts and figures:

• 390 licensed beds
• Nearly 800 faculty
• Over 50 specialties
• 600,000 total visits
• 190,000 emergency and urgent care visits
• 20,000 surgical cases
• Primary service area includes150 counties in Missouri and Kansas
• Level 1 Children’s Surgery Center by the American College of Surgeons
• Only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center between St. Louis and Denver
• Comprehensive solid organ transplant center with sustained, exceptional

Outcomes

Education

Education is a core tenet of Children’s Mercy. Children’s Mercy provides education

opportunities to nursing students, medical students, residents and fellows, supporting

over 1,400 learners annually. Children’s Mercy is the pediatric clerkship site for both

UMKC and KU medical students and provides elective rotations and sub-internships to

students at any accredited allopathic or osteopathic medical school. Children’s Mercy is

highly active in Graduate Medical Education with accredited residencies in pediatrics,

med/peds, child neurology, pediatric dentistry, pediatric optometry and pharmacy.

Children’s Mercy offers more than 40 fellowship programs across numerous areas,

developing the next generation of subspecialists. Certificate and master’s programs are

also operated in conjunction with its academic partners, the University of Kansas (KU)

and the University of Missouri – Kansas City (UMKC). Finally, our robust clinical training

resources are augmented by research opportunities for learners at all levels.

Research

Children’s Mercy is dedicated to becoming a leader in pediatric research. A directed

strategic planning initiative established the Children’s Mercy Research Institute (CMRI)

to focus on research and research infrastructure. Through the generosity of two

philanthropic gifts totaling $150 million, the hospital constructed a nine story, 375,000

square foot research facility to provide scientists with state-of-the-art technology. In

addition, these generous gifts help support funding for scientific programs and

recruitment. Research conducted today includes basic, translational, and clinical

research in numerous areas including pharmacology, cancer, cardiology, genetic

diseases and health outcomes. Areas of research strength include Precision

Therapeutics, Genomic Medicine, Population Health, Emerging Pathogens and

Innovations in Health Care Delivery. Beyond these areas of emphasis, Children’s Mercy

and the CMRI also provide encompassing resources for Children’s Mercy faculty to

pursue research, from developing a research question, biostatistical planning, grant

application and management, and coordination of clinical trials.

About Kansas City

Crossing into both Missouri and Kansas, the Kansas City Metropolitan Area is an

affordable and comfortable place to live and raise a family. The metro’s anchor city,

Kansas City, Missouri, is the largest city in the state and has great museums, a busy

downtown, multiple professional sports franchises, an exciting music scene and many

charming neighborhoods. Throughout the Metro area, you will find highly ranked public

schools, beautiful parks and other green spaces, and lots of amazing people. Kansas City

is large enough to provide the amenities of a metropolitan area, while small enough to

allow for easy commutes, assessable amenities and a very high quality of life.

Ideal Qualifications and Experience

• PhD degree is required
• Three years of postgraduate experience
• Academic achievement as evidenced by a strong record of high-impact publications
• Demonstrated interest in advancing cancer research as it pertains to MOCT Division activities and interactions with the broader Children’s Mercy community
• A commitment to our true north pillars: quality and safety, people, patient experience, delivery and stewardship
• Fosters and models our values: kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity
• A deep commitment to fostering and supporting programs that address equity, inclusion and diversity

Nominations and Applications (cover letter and curriculum vitae) should be submitted via

e-mail to: Facultyjobs@cmh.edu.

All materials will be treated as confidential.

Children’s Mercy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. For additional

information, please visit our website at www.childrensmercy.org

Children’s Mercy Kansas City is an independent, non-profit, 390-bed pediatric health system, providing over half a million patient encounters each year for children from across the country. Children’s Mercy is ranked by U.S. News & World Report in nine specialties. We have received Magnet® recognition five times for excellence in nursing services. In affiliation with the University of Missouri-Kansas City and the university of Kansas School of Medicine, our faculty of more than 800 pediatric specialists and researchers is actively involved in clinical care, pediatric research and educating the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists. 

The Children’s Mercy Research Institute (CMRI) integrates research and clinical care with nationally recognized expertise in genomic medicine, precision therapeutics, population health and health care innovation. In 2021 the CMRI moved into a nine story, 375,000 square foot space emphasizing a translational approach to research in which clinicians and researchers work together to accelerate the pace of discovery that enhances care. We invite you to visit Children’s Mercy Hospital virtually at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtlXT3xK-bI

Kansas City is a thriving cultural and economic city with more than 2 million residents. Our city’s long list of attractions includes world class museums, a vibrant arts scene, professional sports, superb shopping, great jazz clubs, and the best places to enjoy barbeque! The city offers low cost-of-living, excellent commute times, and a vibrant downtown, eight-block dining, entertainment and shopping district.  Kansas City offers excellent opportunities for both public and private school venues and is home to several colleges and universities. It’s a community with a heart – friendly, easy-going and forward-thinking – a great place to live and pursue a career. For more information about activities in Kansas City go to www.visitkc.com

 For more information about Children’s Mercy Kansas City and about Kansas City itself, visit childrensmercy.org/careers/take-your-place/

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