Translational GU Oncology Research Fellow

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

Job summary

The Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute will work under Dr Mary-Ellen Taplin in GU Medical Oncology to support projects involving a GU pathologist, focusing on prostate cancer and other GU malignancies.

Located in Boston, the fellow will contribute to translational research, tissue analysis, biomarker development, and manuscript preparation, presenting findings at meetings and collaborating with investigators across the institute.

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

Strong communication

Analytical

Organizational skills

Education

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

Tools

Tissue-based research

Histology

Immunohistochemistry

Molecular methods

Job description

The Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute will work under Dr Mary-Ellen Taplin in GU Medical Oncology to support projects involving a GU pathologist, focusing on prostate cancer and other GU malignancies.

Located in Boston, the fellow will contribute to translational research, tissue analysis, biomarker development, and manuscript preparation, presenting findings at meetings and collaborating with investigators across the institute.