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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Translational Genitourinary Oncology and Prostate Cancer Research Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Oncology
Funding
Full-time permanent postdoctoral position with a stated hiring salary range of $72,000 to $76,385.
Deadline
Dec 29, 2026
Country
United States
University
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Taplin Lab
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts, is seeking a postdoctoral research fellow to work under the direction of Dr Mary-Ellen Taplin. The fellow will collaborate with faculty in Dana-Farber’s genitourinary medical oncology program and a GU pathologist on pathology-focused translational research.
The research covers prostate, bladder, kidney, and testis cancers, with particular emphasis on localized high-risk prostate cancer and metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. Research activities include clinical and translational investigations, biomarker development, and studies of treatment response and resistance in cancer trials.
Responsibilities include analyzing tissue specimens alongside molecular and clinical data, supporting biospecimen annotation, interpreting research data, contributing to manuscripts, collaborating with clinicians, pathologists, and laboratory scientists, and presenting findings at scientific meetings.
Applicants should hold an MD, PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree in pathology, cancer biology, biomedical sciences, or a related discipline. Experience with tissue-based research, histology, immunohistochemistry, molecular methods, or related techniques is desirable, as is a strong interest in genitourinary pathology, translational oncology, or prostate cancer research. The position is full time and offers a stated salary range of $72,000–$76,385. The closing date is December 29, 2026.
Funding details
Full-time permanent postdoctoral position with a stated hiring salary range of $72,000 to $76,385.
What's required
Applicants must hold an MD, PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree in pathology, cancer biology, biomedical sciences, or a related field. Candidates should have an interest in genitourinary pathology, translational oncology, or prostate cancer research, along with experience in tissue-based research, histology, immunohistochemistry, molecular methods, or related techniques. Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment are required.
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