Research Trainee

This training program in health outcomes research will introduce the trainee to projects that are related to improving the care of patients with genitourinary oncological malignancies. Specifically, the trainee will participate in analyzing clinical information from electronic medical records as part of the #25-159 protocol, which is looking to identify time spent by patients receiving cancer care. Additional educational activities for the trainee include weekly check ins on the project status, participation in educational meetings as part of the Lank Center for Genitourinary Oncology, and presentation of his research findings within our group as well as in oncology conferences nationally.

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.
 

-Develop the ability to extract clinical information from medical records and link it to real time location services data

- Perform statistical analyses using software to obtain summary statistics and investigate associations between covariates and study outcomes

- Ability to succinctly summarize data in the form of a medical abstract and/or journal article

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 committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate 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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Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

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