Oncology Nurse Scholar

The Roswell Park/University at Buffalo Oncology Nurse Scientist Training Program will provide unique opportunities for nurse-scientists to gain hands-on experience in translational oncology research while benefiting from mentorship by some of the nation’s leading cancer researchers.  This program is the first of its kind established by an Institutional Clinical Scientist Awards (K12) grant from the National Cancer Institute and will support two to three PhD nurses per year, offering two years of highly personalized, advanced research training in oncology.  With the support of a dedicated team of mentors from Roswell Park and UB’s School of Nursing, trainees will gain the knowledge and experience needed to launch independent research careers that address critical issues in cancer research, care and health equity. Each trainee will have a Nurse-Researcher as either a Mentor or Co-mentor on their committee.  The program is designed to build a pipeline of expert nurse-scientists by attracting and recruiting nurses to lead groundbreaking studies that will improve treatment outcomes and survivorship for cancer patients.

Trainees will engage in a dynamic and innovative research environment under the mentorship of a funded investigator advancing their research competencies and establishing themselves as independent investigators. They will actively participate in cutting-edge research activities, contribute to the expansion of scientific knowledge, and develop the essential skills required for a successful and impactful research career. Participants will work on innovative, interdisciplinary research projects, while contributing to scholarly dissemination and developing competencies for an independent
research career in translational oncology.

Nurse Scholar License Requirement:
License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York.

Nurse Scholar Education and Experience Requirement:
1. PhD or equivalent degree in Public Health, Nursing, Clinical Sciences, or an appropriate scientific or clinical-based discipline; or
2. Eligibility for conferral of a PhD or equivalent degree.
NOTE: Incumbents eligible for conferral of a PhD or equivalent degree must provide verification that all degree requirements have been satisfied and degree conferral is pending prior to appointment, and must provide proof of degree conferral within six (6) months of appointment as a condition of continued employment.