Postdoc Resources and Services

Research Jobs

With a research career at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, you'll play an important role in helping to fulfill our mission and ultimate goal: the eradication of cancer and related diseases.

EXPLORE JOBS

The Postdoc and Graduate Student Affairs Office (PGSAO) promotes the educational and career growth of more than 600 postdoctoral fellows and graduate students at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI). The PGSAO helps to expand on laboratory-based research training by offering a welcoming, supportive environment and a variety of services for enhancing professional development.

The PGSAO supports postdocs by:

  • Providing symposia, seminars, a retreat, and editing services so postdocs can:
    • Establish a career plan and meet their goals.
    • Successfully compete for extramural fellowships and educational grants.
    • Enhance their writing skills for successful manuscript and journal article publication.
    • Learn the skills necessary to transition from training to a long-term career, such as networking, resume preparation, interviewing and negotiation.
  • Offering a guidebook that covers frequently asked questions at Dana-Farber.
  • Working with Dana-Farber Human Resources to maintain minimum salary standards and benefits.
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Resources and Services

The PGSAO offers the following to postdocs and graduate students at Dana-Farber:

Workshops and seminars for professional development, including:

  • Manuscript Writing
  • Transitioning to Independence
  • Networking events
  • Basics of Grant Writing
  • Identifying funding resources
  • CV Preparation and Interview Techniques
  • Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training

On-boarding materials and assistance for finding accommodations and adjusting to life in Boston, creating a career development plan, and information about Dana-Farber's English as a Second Language Program (ESL).

The PGSAO Lounge and Resource Center (Smith 347) has two computers, a printer, a TV with laptop connection, information about upcoming programs at Dana-Farber and the Longwood Medical Area, and a lending library with books and articles on career development. The lounge is a place to socialize, take a break, and enjoy a cup of coffee; free coffee and tea are provided for all postdocs and graduate students!

One-on-one science editing services for documents, including:

  • Grant applications
  • Fellowship applications
  • Scientific manuscripts
  • Cover letters, curriculum vitae, and resumes

Confidential consultation and guidance for conflict resolution

Contact Us

General inquiries should be directed to DFCI_PGSAO@dfci.harvard.edu.
Our office is located on the Dana-Farber main campus in the Smith Building, 3rd floor, Room 347.