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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Professor

Boston, MA

$200K - $450K/yr

Chair, DFCI Cancer Biology and Professor, HMS Cell Biology at CbS_Dfci@dfci.harvard.edu: 1. Cover ... letter 2. Curriculum vitae 3. Research statement (2-4 pages) outlining past achievements and future ...

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

$200K - $450K/yr

Chair, DFCI Cancer Biology and Professor, HMS Cell Biology at CbS_Dfci@dfci.harvard.edu: 1. Cover ... letter 2. Curriculum vitae 3. Research statement (2-4 pages) outlining past achievements and future ...

Wisconsin

Cancer Radiation Biologist

Madison, WI

$201.50/hr

... Assistant, Associate, or Professor level to establish laboratory research programs in cancer biology and/or radiation biology. The desired candidate will hold an MD, PhD, or MD/PhD degree, and have ...

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How much do assistant professor cancer biology jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for assistant professor cancer biology in the United States is $80,057.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,000.00 and $91,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Assistant Professor Cancer Biology vs Postdoctoral Researcher in Cancer Biology?

AspectAssistant Professor Cancer BiologyPostdoctoral Researcher in Cancer Biology
Required CredentialsPhD in Cancer Biology or related field, often with postdoctoral experiencePhD in Cancer Biology or related field
Work EnvironmentAcademic faculty, teaching, research, grant writingResearch-focused, laboratory environment, no teaching responsibilities
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, research institutes, academic settingsUniversities, research labs, academic research projects

The Assistant Professor Cancer Biology position is a faculty role involving teaching, research, and grant acquisition, often with a focus on establishing an independent research program. In contrast, a Postdoctoral Researcher in Cancer Biology primarily conducts research under supervision, focusing on gaining experience and publishing findings. While both roles require a PhD in Cancer Biology, the assistant professor role includes additional responsibilities like teaching and securing funding, making it a more senior and independent position.

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Infographic showing various Assistant Professor Cancer Biology job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,057 per year, or $38.5 per hour.

Physician Scientist/Cancer Biology

Brown University

Providence, RI • On-site

Other

Re-posted 18 days ago

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Job description

Description
Teaching
The incumbent will be expected to participate in the teaching programs of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, which includes graduate students as well as medical residents and Pathology fellows. Additionally, the successful candidate will be expected to participate in teaching of trainees including fellows in cancer biology, hematology-oncology, surgical oncology, pediatric oncology, and radiation oncology.
Research
Develop and lead a research laboratory in the Legorreta Cancer Center with a focus on disease-specific oncology, including cancer biology and therapeutics, tumor immunology, tumor genetics, mechanisms of metastasis, stem cells, DNA repair, tumor microenvironment including single cell technologies and complete such studies involving human and/or animal models including lower organisms. Additionally, carcinogenesis, drug resistance, and MCED expertise are desirable. Hire and coordinate laboratory research staff. Success in publication of manuscripts and achievement of national reputation. Obtain peer-reviewed funding including NIH, ACS, DoD as well as Foundation funding. It is expected that up to 80% of the incumbent's time will be devoted to research, and space will be provided.
Patient Care
Practicing physician-scientists will be expected to spend 10-15% effort on clinical duties in pathology or one of the other oncologic disciplines of hematology-oncology, surgical oncology, pediatric oncology or radiation oncology. Candidate may have a secondary appointment in an appropriate basic science or clinical department.
Service Responsibilities
The incumbent will be expected to actively participate in all activities of the Legorreta Cancer Center, Joint Program in Cancer Biology and the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, the other oncologic disciplines (hematology-oncology, surgical oncology, pediatric oncology and radiation oncology) and The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.
Qualifications
The successful candidate must qualify for a full-time faculty tenure-track or tenured position at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor in the Joint Program in Cancer Biology and Legorreta Cancer Center with the faculty position based in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University as a physician scientist or scientist focusing on cancer biology or disease-specific oncology. Applicants should have an M.D., Ph.D., or M.D. /Ph.D. degree and will be expected to have a dedicated commitment to scholarly participation in the research programs of The Warren Alpert Medical School. Candidate may have secondary appointment in appropriate basic science or clinical departments.
The applicant will be expected to participate in the research and education mission of graduate students, medical students, house-staff and fellows including fellows in cancer biology, hematology-oncology, surgical oncology, pediatric oncology and radiation oncology.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates can apply online at http://apply.interfolio.com/160721 and the following documents should be uploaded: a leter of interest and curriculum vitae.

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