Assistant Professor Radiation Oncology

Overview

The Department of Radiation Oncology at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School announce a search for a tenure-track laboratory investigator at the Assistant Professor level to join the Division of Radiation and Genomic Stability. The successful candidate will develop an exceptional independent research program in an area relevant to genome stability, chromatin dynamics, and radiation oncology. The appointee will join a superb faculty, dedicated to the study of cancer biology with a focus on genome integrity. Candidates should hold an MD or MD/PhD and have clinical training in the field of Radiation Oncology. Appointment as an Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School will be commensurate with experience, training, and achievements. This person will be expected and encouraged to contribute to the Institute’s educational mission by teaching in both informal and formal settings and may be asked to participate in the departmental teaching and mentoring programs for fellows, residents and medical students. The person will also have clinical responsibilities in the Radiation Oncology department.

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.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will develop an exceptional independent research program in an area relevant to genome stability, chromatin dynamics, and radiation oncology.

Qualifications

Candidates with an MD or MD/PhD and have clinical training in the field of Radiation Oncology are encouraged to apply.

This person will be expected and encouraged to contribute to the Institute’s educational mission by teaching in both informal and formal settings and may be asked to participate in the departmental teaching and mentoring programs for fellows, residents and medical students

The person will also have clinical responsibilities in the Radiation Oncology department.

Applicants should submit a personal statement with interests, CV, and three letters of recommendation addressed to: Dipanjan Chowdhury, Ph.D., Chair, Search Committee, DanaFarber Cancer Institute, Department of Radiation Oncology, 450 Brookline Avenue HIM223, Boston, MA 02215. Please send submissions via email to: naomi_fyhr@dfci.harvard.edu.

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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