Guarini Dean's Postdoctoral Fellowship in Radiation Oncology and Applied Sciences

Dartmouth College invites applications for a Guarini Dean's Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Department of Radiation Oncology and Applied Sciences. This fellowship supports scholars whose research addresses cancer biology, radiation biology, tumor resistance, and/or translational approaches to improve cancer treatment. In addition, the fellowship promotes student and faculty diversity at Dartmouth, and throughout higher education, by supporting completion of the doctorate by scholars committed to inclusive access in higher education. Applicants will be selected on the basis of their academic achievement, promise in research and teaching, and demonstrated commitment to academic excellence in an environment that is welcoming to all.

This is a two-year residential fellowship, with one course taught in the second year. Fellows are expected to pursue research activities while participating fully in the intellectual life of the department and the college. Fellows receive an annual stiped of approximately $60,000 plus benefits and an allocation for research expenses (exact funding levels will be set at the time of offer).

Guarini Dean's Postdoctoral Fellows are part of the Provost's Fellowship Program, a multidisciplinary cohort of approximately ten predoctoral and postdoctoral scholars who share a commitment to increasing inclusive access in their disciplines and higher education. Fellows participate together in mentoring and professional development programming, including guidance in preparing for faculty careers.

Dartmouth is commited to academic excellence and encourgaes the open exchange of ideas within a culture of mutual respect. Dartmouth welcomes people with different backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives and believes that diversity in all its forms enhances academic excellence.

Applicants should have a PhD in Molecular and Cellular Biology, Neuroscience, or a related field.

Application Materials

1. Research statement outlining completed research (including dissertation), work in progress, and plans for publication (maximum two pages single spaced).

2. Teaching statement outlining past and future teaching interests (maximum one page single spaced).

3. Fellowship program statement describing your motivations to join a multidisciplinary cohort and how your research, teaching, service, and/or life experiences prepare you to advance Dartmouth's commitment to academic excellence in an environment that is welcoming to all.

4. Curriculum vitae, including the names and contact information for three references.

5. Three confidential letters of recommendation, one of which should be from the dissertation advisor.

Review of applications will begin 2/16/2026 and continue until the position is filled.