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General Information

Location
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
1 Medical Center Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27157
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Care Delivery Brand
Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Description & Requirements

Join us at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and Wake Forest University School of Medicine in an Endowed Chair for Translational Research in Breast Cancer. The selected candidate will lead bench research and lab activities for the subspeciality and have robust opportunities for teaching and research at our NCI Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.


To learn more, please contact Scott Dudley: sdudley@wakehealth.edu or call or text 336-341-2631


Highlights

What We Have to Offer:

  • Work/Life Balance: The position includes ample, protected time for research and lab management.  You will have the support of experienced research scientists at our Comprehensive Cancer Center, as well as a full clinical and administrative support staff.
  • Paid-Time Off: Unlimited PTO
  • CME Reimbursement: Receive a substantial budget and generous PTO for Continuing Medical Education.
  • Relocation Assistance:  Relocation and Commencement Bonuses are available.
  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Package: Day 1 health, dental & vision insurance, generous retirement plan, market competitive compensation & much more!


Work in a Supportive & Collaborative Environment: 

The NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center at Wake Forest has a great team of clinicians representing all aspects of cancer care including all subspecialties. These specialties are committed to offering patients the latest treatments, technologies and clinical trials, including precision medicine, cancer genomics, and immunotherapy. We are enjoying an unprecedented degree of stability and growth through our strategic partnerships with Atrium Health and Advocate Health.



Training and/or Experience Required

Requirements:

  • Licensed or Eligible for NC Medical License
  • Candidates should be board certified or board eligible in Hematology and/or Oncology

·        Expertise in the treatment of, and research related to, Breast Cancer patients.

·        Extramural funding, or the ability to obtain, highly preferred


Benefits
  • Paid Time Off programs available for eligible positions
  • Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources
  • Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support
  • Educational assistance and professional development programs
  • Paid medical liability insurance 
  • Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances
  • Relocation assistance

About Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston-Salem beautifully blends rich history with modern innovation, offering residents a vibrant and welcoming community. Known for its picturesque neighborhoods like West End and West Salem, the city features charming historic homes and tree-lined streets. The city boasts a thriving arts and culture scene, with galleries, theaters, music venues, and festivals that bring the community together year-round. Walkable neighborhoods make it easy to explore local shops, parks, and restaurants, supporting an active and healthy lifestyle. Winston-Salem offers a high quality of life with a cost of living below the national average and affordable housing options. It's home to excellent educational institutions such as Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem State University, and Salem College, recognized among the South's best college towns. With over 3,500 acres of parks, 25 miles of greenways, and easy access to both mountains and beaches, Winston-Salem offers abundant outdoor recreation. Above all, residents take pride in their genuine southern hospitality, making it easy to feel at home and build connections in this dynamic and evolving city.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. With Wake Forest University School of Medicine as our academic core, we are shaping the future of health care through innovation, research, education and compassionate care.

When you join Advocate Health, you’re joining a team that’s committed to being a Best Place to Care—where clinicians are heard, supported and empowered to focus on what matters most: caring for patients. This enterprise-wide initiative is grounded in listening to care teams, removing barriers to excellent care, and fostering well-being and connection. It reflects our purpose—from discovery to everyday moments, we’re redefining care - for you, for us, for all—and lives through our values: lifting each other up, leading with purpose, thinking boldly together and embracing change with optimism. Here, you’ll find not just a job, but a career with meaning, growth and impact—for all.

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