Senior Fellow, Infections in Immunocompromised Patients

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

 

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The Hill Group in the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center is recruiting a Senior Fellow to conduct research on infections in immunocompromised patients. Dr. Hill and his research team are conducting multiple epidemiologic and translational studies of strategies to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infections after CAR-T cell therapy, hematopoietic cell transplantation, and other immunosuppressive treatments.

The responsibilities of this position will include leading independent and collaborative studies from start to finish, including study planning, obtaining regulatory approval, collecting and generating data, assisting with statistical analyses, and publication of results. In addition to investigator-initiated research, applicants with an M.D. may provide infectious disease consultation for cancer patients at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance outpatient Transplant ID Clinic under the supervision of an attending ID physician. Additional opportunities include training in the conduct of industry-sponsored clinical trials and other opportunities to build research skills.     

We are seeking candidates with an M.D. or equivalent degree who have completed an accredited Infectious Diseases training program. Candidates should be highly motivated and capable of working independently in a team environment with strong writing, verbal communication, and problem-solving skills. Candidates with prior research training and a publication record are preferred.

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