Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center·Roswell, New Mexico
The successful candidate will sign out cytopathology cases, perform rapid on-site evaluations during procedures, and support multidisciplinary tumor boards and translational research activities. Development of an independent research program is encouraged and supported.
Time type: Full time
Weekly hours: 40
FTE: 1
SHIFT: First Shift (United States of America)
The Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center invites applications for a full-time Academic Cytopathologist at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. This is an exciting opportunity to join a nationally recognized cancer center where diagnostic excellence, academic collaboration, and translational discovery intersect to advance the future of cancer care.
The successful candidate will become part of a highly collegial Anatomic Pathology faculty practicing within a complete subspecialty sign-out model. We are seeking a physician with strong communication and diagnostic skills in aspiration and exfoliative cytopathology who is passionate about academic medicine, multidisciplinary collaboration, and advancing innovative pathology practices in a cutting-edge oncologic environment.
This role offers meaningful opportunities for leadership, education, translational research, and program development within one of the nation’s premier cancer centers.
About the Department
The Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is nationally recognized for excellence in oncologic pathology, translational research, and subspecialized diagnostic care. Faculty work collaboratively across disciplines to support innovative cancer diagnosis, biomarker development, precision oncology initiatives, and translational scientific discovery.
Roswell Park currently offers more than 20 shared core resources providing access to advanced technical and analytical platforms, comprehensive sample biorepositories, bioinformatics support, and cutting-edge translational research infrastructure.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Join the nation’s first cancer center and an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center committed to transforming cancer care, research, and education
Collaborate within a highly interdisciplinary academic environment dedicated to innovation, mentorship, and scientific discovery
Access robust institutional research infrastructure, including Biostatistics, Biomedical Research Informatics, Bioinformatics, and the Data Bank and Biorepository Shared Resources
Utilize precision oncology and epidemiologic data resources through ORIEN (Oncology Research Information Exchange Network)
Work alongside passionate colleagues deeply committed to community outreach, engagement, and health equity
Opportunity for an academic appointment with the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Thrive in Buffalo, New York — a welcoming, affordable, and culturally vibrant city with a growing medical and research corridor
Candidates with interest, experience, or additional training in a Surgical Pathology subspecialty are encouraged to apply, though this is not required.
Protected research time and departmental financial support are available to support independent academic and translational research efforts Comprehensive benefits package includes paid vacation, CME funding, retirement plan, health insurance, relocation assistance, and sign-on bonus.
Qualifications: Required Education and Experience
License and Certification Requirement 1.
License or permit to practice as a Medical Doctor in the State of New York.
2.
Possession of or eligibility for a valid medical specialty certificate in Pathology or a specialty of Anatomic Pathology, Experimental Pathology, Laboratory Medicine, Cytogenetics, Molecular Diagnostics, Flow Cytometry, Surgical Pathology, Cytopathology or Autopsy Pathology.
Education and Experience Medical Doctor degree and prior full-time experience in the field of Pathology or a specialty of Anatomic Pathology, Experimental Pathology, Laboratory Medicine, Cytogenetics, Molecular Diagnostics and Flow Cytometry, Surgical Pathology, Cytopathology, or Autopsy Pathology.
Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited school, college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices.
Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.
RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email HR-PayAndBenefits@RoswellPark.org [HR-Benefits@RoswellPark.org] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
RPCIC and HRI are committed to providing an environment where patients, families, employees and community are treated with courtesy and respect. We support an inclusive environment that nurtures the talents, skills and abilities of each individual to embody and reflect our core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion and Respect.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov [info@goer.ny.gov].
Candidates must have a Medical Doctor degree and prior full-time experience in Pathology or related specialties. A license to practice in New York and eligibility for a medical specialty certificate in relevant fields are also required.
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