The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Adult Psycho-Oncology Psychologist in Rehabilitation

MSK invites applications from PhD and PsyD degree holders for a full-time clinician-researcher faculty position in Manhattan. Appointment will be at an academic level commensurate with experience.

• Explore the cognitive effects of cancer treatments, including cognitive rehabilitation and clinical interventions for adult survivors experiencing cognitive decline after diagnosis and treatment.
• Develop an independent psycho-oncology research career, with the goal of dedicating the majority of the position to research and academic pursuits while maintaining clinical contact.
• Pursue research in areas such as interventions for cancer-related cognitive decline (CRCD), cognitive impacts of cancer treatments, digital behavioral interventions, symptom management, psychosocial adaptation and survivorship, and psychopharmacology clinical trials.
• Work with patients across a variety of cancer diagnoses and all cancer stages.
• Mentor predoctoral and postdoctoral research fellows supported by the department’s longstanding psycho-oncology research training program.

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences includes over forty-five full-time faculty with interests in psycho-oncology clinical care, teaching, and research.

Learn more about the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Key Requirements:

• Doctoral degree in psychology, such as a PhD or PsyD.
• Full and unrestricted license to practice clinically in New York State, or licensure in another jurisdiction and eligibility for licensure in New York and New Jersey.
• Eligibility for an academic appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor through Professor.
• Clinical experience and appropriate training in cognitive rehabilitation; previous experience with cancer survivors is preferred.
• A track record of extramural funding is preferred.

Core Skills:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
• Excellent communication skills and a passion for teaching.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Respect for diversity.
• Professional competence, high ethical standards, and the ability to serve as a role model for faculty, fellows, and resident clinicians.

Submit C.V., cover letter, and contact information for at least three references to:

Scarlinig Sanchez, Assistant to Chairman,

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Office direct: (646) 227-2171

Email: nunezs@mskcc.org

Pay Range: $105,000 – $347,000

Helpful links:  

• MSK Compensation Philosophy
• Review Our Great Benefits Offerings

Physician compensation is based on multiple variables. This range represents annual salary only and does not include supplemental performance-based pay or any one-time payments that eligible candidates may be offered at the time of hire.

Closing:

At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.

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