Doctoral Students, Postdocs
The Henry Ford Cancer (HFC) Translational Oncology research program invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow to begin a 1-2-year fellowship to start in 2025. 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 HFC scientists doing basic cancer research in brain, breast, colon, head & neck, lung, ovarian, pancreas, prostate, and skin (melanoma) cancers. The HFC Translational Oncology (TO) research program encompasses scientists working in the cancer-focused medical departments of Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology and Surgical Oncology as well as departments such as Women’s Health, Dermatology and Urology. 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, biochemistry, immunology, radiation sciences, imaging, 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 participation in 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 skills 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. The expectation is that this mechanism covers half of the postdoctoral fellow’s support and the other half will come from the mentor’s resources. Please send a cover letter, photo, CV, research statement, example of scientific writing and contact information for 2 professional references to Kathy Gusas at: HFCIResearch@hfhs.org. The application due date is Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Awardees will be notified in late-May 2025 with funding to start as early as July 1, 2025. 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. An operating 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.
