Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

 

The Li Lab (https://research.fredhutch.org/haolong-li/en.html) at Fred Hutch is seeking highly motivated and collaborative Post-Doctoral Research Fellows to join our dynamic team dedicated to advancing cancer research and developing new treatments. Our research combines functional genomics and clinical genomics to uncover the molecular mechanisms driving cancer treatment resistance and to accelerate the development of novel therapeutic strategies. We use cutting-edge experimental approaches, including CRISPR, small molecule screening, and in vivo mouse modeling, with a focus on prostate cancer as a model system.

 

Postdoctoral fellows will have the opportunity to lead independent research projects with direct translational relevance to cancer treatment. Key areas of investigation include understanding cancer progression and resistance mechanisms, identifying novel therapeutic targets, and exploring new combinatory therapeutic strategies. The fellow will play a crucial role in studies that bridge basic science with clinical applications, particularly in therapeutics exploiting DNA repair deficiencies and immune-based treatments.

• Design and execute independent research projects under the mentorship of Dr. Li.
• Apply for independent funding (intramural and extramural).
• Participate in grant writing, manuscript preparation, lab meetings, and journal clubs.
• Mentor junior lab members, including technicians and students.
• Contribute to and lead publications in high-impact journals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD in cancer biology, molecular biology, tumor immunology, or a related field.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and enthusiastic about cancer research.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Background in cancer immunotherapy research.
• Experience with large-scale omics data analysis and programming (R or Python).
• Proven track record of high-quality publications.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques (e.g., cell culture, CRISPR, NGS, immunohistochemistry,).
• Independent postdoctoral research funding is a plus.

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We will consider applicants from diverse backgrounds and with different levels of experience. We will also base our evaluation on your specific interest and motivation for this position. Accordingly, in your application please include a cover letter that describes your interest and motivation related to the research area in our lab along with your CV and contact information for at least two references.

 

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

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The annual base salary range for this position is from $67,728 to $150,000 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, income-based child care subsidy, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (22 days per year), paid sick leave (up to 30 calendar days per occurrence of a qualifying reason), paid holidays (13 days per year), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.