Translational Oncology Post-Doctoral Fellow

The Henry Ford Cancer Institute (HFCI) Translational Oncology research program invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow to begin a 1‐2‐year fellowships to start in July 2021. Early career scientists will have the opportunity to share in Henry Ford Hospital's (HFH) research mission to become an NCI‐designation worthy cancer center with robust clinical, basic and population science research programs that translate findings into state‐of‐the‐art clinical care for our cancer patients.

Postdoctoral Fellows work on 1‐year assignments with an optional 2nd year under the mentorship of HFCI scientists doing basic cancer research in brain, breast, colon, head & neck, lung, ovarian, pancreas, prostate, and skin (melanoma) cancers. The HFCI Translational Oncology (TO) research encompasses scientists working in the medical departments of Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology and Surgical Oncology. In addition to clinicians and clinical scientists developing cutting edge surgical techniques and cancer treatment regimens for a large diverse patient population, mentoring is provided by world‐class research faculty specializing in biostatistics, cancer scientists (biologists, chemists, immunologists, and physicists), epidemiology, genetics, and pathology who are active in advancing cancer research.

We seek talented and motivated candidates who wish to play a leading role on projects focused on cancer research. The fellowship offers opportunities for multi‐disciplinary collaborations and professional development including preparation of scientific manuscripts, presentation at scientific conferences and research grant proposal writing. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for independent funding the 2nd year of their fellowship.

Candidates must hold an MD and/or PhD and have experience in research design and a focus in cancer research. Strong analytic and communication skills with experience in scientific writing is required. The goal of a successful applicant should be to become an independent scientist.

Stipend support is at the current NIH level.

Please send a cover letter, CV, research statement, example of scientific writing and contact information for 2 professional references to the email address below. The application due date is Friday, April 30, 2021. Awardees will be notified no later than the end of May 2021 with funding to start July 1, 2021.

Henry Ford Hospital is located in midtown Detroit, MI and is one of the top cancer hospitals in the United States with over 15,000 cancer‐related visits a year. Detroit is experiencing a renaissance of culture and habitat. A new light rail transit line, factories converted to attractive loft housing, and diners and cafes abound. Apartment housing in nearby, and recently developed, midtown Detroit is available with assistance in relocation also offered.

Please address inquiries and send applications to: C. Jane Martin, Admin. Dir. of Research, HFCI, at: HFCIresearch@hfhs.org