About Fox Chase Cancer Center - Temple Health:
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As one of the four original cancer centers to receive comprehensive designation from the National Cancer Institute, Fox Chase Cancer Center has been at the forefront of cancer research for almost 90 years. We are home to top clinicians and scientists, excellent research facilities, and outstanding patient care. Our singular focus on cancer, which couples discovery science with state of the art clinical care and population health, remains the foundation of our work. Fox Chase offers a varied and supportive training environment as well as being part of the rich scientific and biotech environment in the Philadelphia region. Many of our former trainees are now employees (and contacts) at these institutions and companies.
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Located in Northeast Philadelphia, the Center is part of a safe, residential neighborhood on the border between Philadelphia and its northern suburbs. Fox Chase is approximately 10 miles northeast of Center City Philadelphia, with easy access (via car, bus, and train) to parks, shopping, dining, and all the region's best cultural attractions.
Fox Chase Cancer Center is rich in achieving Scientific Breakthroughs. One of its significant firsts includes the discovery of the Philadelphia Chromosome in 1959 and then later, the discovery of the Hepatitis B virus with the development of the first Hepatitis B vaccine. Both of these novel findings were rewarded with Nobel Peace Prizes. These accomplishments became the fundamentals in growing a passionate and robust research community at the Center. We invite you to join the mission in pioneering prevention and medical care through scientific discovery.
To hear more about our research history and recent discoveries in the past 5 years, visit: Research at Fox Chase | Fox Chase Cancer Center - Philadelphia PA
Fox Chase is still growing extensively, marking 2024 as one of its best years. The Center celebrated its 50-year anniversary and was honored with national rankings of #33 in cancer and #19 in urology among the country's Top 50 hospitals in the 2024 - 2025 Best Hospitals rankings from U.S News & World Report. Fox Chase is consistently seeing an upward trend through the years, as it is expected to keep the passion for quality standards in research and patient care.
To hear more about our research history and recent discoveries in the past 5 years, visit: Research at Fox Chase | Fox Chase Cancer Center - Philadelphia PA
Fox Chase is still growing extensively, marking 2024 as one of its best years. The Center celebrated its 50-year anniversary and was honored with national rankings of #33 in cancer and #19 in urology among the country's Top 50 hospitals in the 2024 - 2025 Best Hospitals rankings from U.S News & World Report. Fox Chase is consistently seeing an upward trend through the years, as it is expected to keep the passion for quality standards in research and patient care.
Why Train at Fox Chase?
Fox Chase Cancer Center has a rich tradition in training and believes that nurturing the development of the next generation of cancer scientists is a primary objective of the Center. The training program currently serves approximately 90 postdocs and graduate students across 70 different research groups. The Office of Academic Affairs meets one-on-one with trainees throughout the year to check on satisfaction, wellness, and progress, as well as to support individual career development needs.
Learn more about what makes Fox Chase Cancer Center the premier place to train.
Learn more about what makes Fox Chase Cancer Center the premier place to train.
Fostering Excellent Training Through:
- Integration of science and medicine, emphasizing translational research in cancer etiology, prevention, and treatment
- Exceptionally strong and collegial faculty who have the interest and time to focus on mentoring
- Highly collaborative environment that encourages trainees to expand their networks and training opportunities
- Invited speakers from numerous professions that help trainees learn about and prepare for a wide range of potential career paths
Special Focus On Professional Skill Development:
The scientist training programs at Fox Chase Cancer Center provide professional development opportunities in four core areas identified as crucial for successful careers in science, research, and health care including communication, leadership, teaching, and mentorship. Didactic, hands-on, and experiential training and professional development opportunities are offered to all trainees at the Center throughout the year.
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In addition to numerous journal clubs, training seminars, science writing, career preparation, one-on-one coaching, joint laboratory meetings, and intramural and extramural seminar series, Fox Chase provides a concerted training program specifically designed to maximize productivity and equip postdocs to make informed career choices upon completing their postdoctoral experience at Fox Chase. Moreover, professional network and social community building both inside and outside of the lab is encouraged through social events, peer-peer and near-peer opportunities, and Cancer Center-wide training events.
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Areas of Research
The Postdoctoral Research Program promotes training in any of Fox Chase's laboratories engaged in research. The following are areas of research with faculty participating in the postdoctoral training program:
The Postdoctoral Research Program promotes training in any of Fox Chase's laboratories engaged in research. The following are areas of research with faculty participating in the postdoctoral training program:
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At Fox Chase Cancer Center, we recognize the importance of welcoming diverse voices, valuing different skillsets and backgrounds, and celebrating the collective richness of our individuality. We believe that diverse teams can bring different perspectives and creativity to address complex scientific problems and to achieve equitable cancer control and cancer care for all individuals. The communities that we serve deserve fair and equal access to resources and services according to individual circumstances and needs. To achieve this, we will work to ensure that our faculty, staff, and trainees represent the communities that we serve. We will uphold a climate that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion as key ingredients in everything that we do, and we will facilitate and promote equitable research ensuring that everyone has the chance to be as healthy as possible
Competitive Pay and Benefits
Aligning with our Culture of Care, the wellbeing of our employees is a top priority, offering one of the most competitive benefits packages in the area. The postdoctoral salary scale is set by the NIH and is commensurate with experience.
Fox Chase postdoctoral fellows and clinical residents also enjoy a generous benefits package, including:
Discover all the benefits offered by Fox Chase Cancer Center through the new hire benefits guide. Please be aware that the rates listed in this guide are for 2024 and are subject to change annually.
What is Coventry House?
Need a place to stay when you first get to Fox Chase Cancer Center? We can help you out by providing a short-term lease at Coventry House. Incoming trainees can secure a lease of up to 3-months for a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit which is about a 10-minute walk to the Center.
At Fox Chase Cancer Center, we recognize the importance of welcoming diverse voices, valuing different skillsets and backgrounds, and celebrating the collective richness of our individuality. We believe that diverse teams can bring different perspectives and creativity to address complex scientific problems and to achieve equitable cancer control and cancer care for all individuals. The communities that we serve deserve fair and equal access to resources and services according to individual circumstances and needs. To achieve this, we will work to ensure that our faculty, staff, and trainees represent the communities that we serve. We will uphold a climate that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion as key ingredients in everything that we do, and we will facilitate and promote equitable research ensuring that everyone has the chance to be as healthy as possible
Competitive Pay and Benefits
Aligning with our Culture of Care, the wellbeing of our employees is a top priority, offering one of the most competitive benefits packages in the area. The postdoctoral salary scale is set by the NIH and is commensurate with experience.
Fox Chase postdoctoral fellows and clinical residents also enjoy a generous benefits package, including:
- Subsidized daycare
- Health and dental insurance
Discover all the benefits offered by Fox Chase Cancer Center through the new hire benefits guide. Please be aware that the rates listed in this guide are for 2024 and are subject to change annually.
What is Coventry House?
Need a place to stay when you first get to Fox Chase Cancer Center? We can help you out by providing a short-term lease at Coventry House. Incoming trainees can secure a lease of up to 3-months for a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit which is about a 10-minute walk to the Center.
How to Apply to Postdoc Positions at Fox Chase
Learn more about postdoc openings and fellowships at Fox Chase. You can also search for postdoc openings on Fox Chase's Job Search site (enter ‘postdoc’ in the Keyword box).
In addition, you can apply to labs at Fox Chase by directly emailing researchers whose line of study appeals to you. Browse Fox Chase faculty by name, program or research type, and, for all general questions, contact Amanda Purdy, PhD, at [email protected].
Learn more about postdoc openings and fellowships at Fox Chase. You can also search for postdoc openings on Fox Chase's Job Search site (enter ‘postdoc’ in the Keyword box).
In addition, you can apply to labs at Fox Chase by directly emailing researchers whose line of study appeals to you. Browse Fox Chase faculty by name, program or research type, and, for all general questions, contact Amanda Purdy, PhD, at [email protected].
Need more information?
Learn more about research training training at Fox Chase.
Questions? Email Amanda Purdy, Ph.D., Director of Academic Affairs and Director of Postdoctoral and Graduate Student Training Program, at [email protected]
Learn more about research training training at Fox Chase.
Questions? Email Amanda Purdy, Ph.D., Director of Academic Affairs and Director of Postdoctoral and Graduate Student Training Program, at [email protected]
