Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Lynch Syndrome Center

Postdoctoral Fellowship Position: Lynch Syndrome Center, Sweet Family Fellowship

The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute announces the availability of a postdoctoral research fellowship position in cancer prevention with a focus in early detection, risk assessment, and outcomes, as part of the Lynch Syndrome Center. The Lynch Syndrome Center is embedded within Dana-Farber’s Division of Cancer Genetics and Prevention and provides personalized, multidisciplinary care to individuals with a diagnosis of Lynch syndrome. Current research efforts are focused on enhancing personalized surveillance by developing early detection technologies, medical and surgical treatments, a longitudinal clinical data and biospecimen repository to track surveillance outcomes, implementing cancer risk assessment in diverse populations, improving patient-provider communication about cancer risk and genetic testing, clinical trials of novel diagnostics for early detection and screening, and vaccines for cancer prevention. The postdoctoral fellow will work directly with the Lynch Syndrome Center faculty leadership and collaborators to advance research goals in the identified areas.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

• Design, implement and lead clinical, translational or basic science studies in Lynch Syndrome to advance comprehensive early detection, cancer prevention and improved care outcomes.
• Collaborate with other multidisciplinary faculty, statisticians, and study teams.
• Conduct analyses using statistical software, such as SAS, R, and others.
• Participate in group meetings and work collaboratively on larger projects with other group members.
• Generate data for figures and tables to serve as the basis of published manuscripts.
• Write manuscripts describing research results.
• Write protocols, grants and progress reports related to research funding.
• Present research findings at scientific meetings and conferences.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Strong analytic and writing skills.
• Strong commitment and experience in cancer genetics research would be an advantage.
• High level of dedication to Lynch syndrome.
• Ability to work independently and perform troubleshooting when needed.
• Must have excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and work with a wide variety of faculty and staff.
• Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing work tasks.
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Adaptability to a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Multitasking essential.

• Candidates should hold a doctoral degree in medicine, biological sciences, epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, implementation science, or related fields. Multidisciplinary training and experience in multiple of these fields is desirable.
• MD or MD-equivalent and PhD-holding candidates will both be considered. 
• Ability to commit 1-2 years with anticipated start date of July 1, 2025.

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 equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff.  Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

 

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.

 

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