Postdoctoral Fellow – GU Oncology Translational Research

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA, seeks a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the Taplin Lab. The position focuses on translational research in genitourinary oncology, with emphasis on prostate cancer, including high-risk and metastatic disease.

The fellow will conduct pathology-focused studies, analyze tissue specimens, and collaborate with clinicians, pathologists, and scientists. Opportunities include biomarker development, data interpretation, and manuscript preparation, with

Qualifications

• MD, PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree in pathology, cancer biology, biomedical sciences, or related field.
• Interest in GU pathology, translational oncology, or prostate cancer research.
• Experience with tissue-based research, histology, immunohistochemistry, molecular methods, or related techniques.
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pathology-focused translational research in GU malignancies, especially prostate cancer
• Analyze tissue specimens and correlate pathologic findings with molecular and clinical data
• Collaborate with clinicians, pathologists, and laboratory scientists on ongoing research studies
• Assist with biospecimen annotation, data interpretation, and manuscript preparation
• Present research findings in meetings and scientific forums

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Collaborative research

Education

MD, PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree in pathology, cancer biology, biomedical sciences, or related field

Job description

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA, seeks a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the Taplin Lab. The position focuses on translational research in genitourinary oncology, with emphasis on prostate cancer, including high-risk and metastatic disease.

The fellow will conduct pathology-focused studies, analyze tissue specimens, and collaborate with clinicians, pathologists, and scientists. Opportunities include biomarker development, data interpretation, and manuscript preparation, with