The Johns Hopkins Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences is seeking an academically-focused pediatric radiation oncologist to direct the Johns Hopkins Pediatric Radiation Oncology Center. The center director will lead initiatives in pediatric cancer care with a focus on pediatric brain tumor research, including neurocognitive research, drug development, the biological understanding of proton therapy, and the development of federated databases. The candidate should be at the level of Associate or Full Professor. Clinically, the candidate will provide radiation therapy for pediatric and adult central nervous system cancers within the Department of Radiation Oncology site at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C. Clinical activities will include participation in multidisciplinary clinics and collaborations with pediatric and adult neurosurgeons, medical oncologists, and the multi-disciplinary CNS cancer care team. Involvement within the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center will be encouraged. The successful candidate will work closely with the integrated clinical team at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, the National Capital Region, and The Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Provide radiation therapy for pediatric and adult central nervous system cancers as part of the Johns Hopkins Department of Radiation Oncology.
• Direct the Johns Hopkins Pediatric Radiation Oncology Center and lead initiatives in pediatric cancer care and pediatric brain tumor research.
• Engage in neurocognitive research, drug development, study the biology of proton therapy, and contribute to the development of federated databases.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinics and collaborate with pediatric and adult neurosurgeons, medical oncologists, and other CNS cancer care providers.
• Collaborate with the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center and work with the integrated clinical team at Johns Hopkins Medicine and related institutions.

• MD degree(s) and ABR board certification or eligibility.
• Demonstrated clinical competency in Radiation Oncology.
• Strong interest in the clinical care and research of pediatric cancer patients.

Along with applying online, a letter of interest and CV should be sent via e-mail to the indicated address or by mail to the following contact:

Akila N. Viswanathan, MD MPH

Professor and Chair

Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences

Johns Hopkins Medicine - Weinberg Building - Suite 14490

401 N. Broadway - Baltimore, MD 21287

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Salary Range

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