Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Taplin Lab

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

Job summary

The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Taplin Lab. The role focuses on pathology-guided translational research in GU oncology, with emphasis on prostate cancer, and involves collaboration with clinicians, pathologists, and scientists to advance biomarker development and novel treatment strategies.

You will analyze tissue specimens, integrate molecular data with clinical information, and contribute to manuscript preparation

Qualifications

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

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

Tissue-based research

Histology

Immunohistochemistry

Molecular methods

Data interpretation

Scientific communication

Collaborative teamwork

Education

MD/PhD or equivalent in pathology or cancer biology

Job description

Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Taplin Lab

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, Full Time

Overview

The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will work under the direction of Dr Mary-Ellen Taplin, MD. The position will work collaboratively with faculty in DFCI GU Medical Oncology to support projects involving a GU pathologist. These projects include prostate, bladder, kidney and testis cancer. Dr. Taplin’s research program is centered on clinical and translational investigations in genitourinary oncology, with a strong focus on prostate cancer, including localized high-risk disease and metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.The fellow will contribute to pathology-focused translational research efforts in GU Oncology trials investigating novel treatment strategies, biomarker development and mechanisms of response and resistance in cancer trials.

Key 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

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

About Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

$72,000.00 - $76,385.00