Research Fellow - Cancer Research Admin

Portland, ORFull-timePosted May 5, 2026

Research Fellow at Providence Portland Medical Center(Full-time, Day Schedule).

This is Providence offers a fantastic benefits package which include but is not limited to:

Free, convenient, and ample parking.

Medical Plan Assistance Program- provides free or reduced-cost coverage to caregivers and their eligible dependents who qualify based on household size and income.

Tuition reimbursement/education– includes 100% tuition paid program options; up to $5,250 per year for select undergraduate and masters degrees within Guild catalog.  Required books and fees are 100% covered or reimbursable for select schools in the Guild catalog up to program funding cap.

Paid Time Off – Benefit eligible caregivers receive up to 25 days per year.  

Retirement - The Providence retirement program consists of employer match and discretionary contributions that work together with your pre-tax (and/or Roth aftertax) contributions to help you save for retirement.

Lyra Caregiver Assistance program- Up to 25 counseling or coaching sessions per eligible member per year.

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At the Earle A. Chiles Research Institute at Providence, we strive to create a training environment that stimulates creativity and nurtures professionalism, and puts postdoctoral fellows on a path to their future. Fellowships are for one year and may be renewed annually based on demonstrated progress of the Fellows IDP and will not typically extend past 5 years. Fellows are expected to apply for external funding within 2 years of their assignment and are expected to submit at least one 1st author manuscript within the first 3 years of their assignment; then one per year thereafter. Fellows perform complex biomedical experiments in support of a research activity or specialized scientific service laboratory. Fellows are expected to exercise independent judgment in developing methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for solving problems. Fellows perform complex biomedical experiments in support of a research activity or specialized scientific service laboratory. Fellows are expected to exercise independent judgment in developing methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for solving problems.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Portland Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in a discipline pertinent to biomedical research.
  • Experience in presenting original research in oral and written format is essential, as is proven success in writing and publishing original research.
  • Demonstrates a track record of progressive biomedical research that indicates a growing level of research independence.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in Immunology, genomics or molecular biology or equivalent education/experience or experience in the field of immunology.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.  We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons. 

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