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. 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.

 

A Post-Doctoral Research Fellow position is available immediately in the Translational Science and Therapeutics Division at Fred Hutch. The successful applicant will study the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying immune function in an effort to develop therapeutics to enhance cancer immunotherapies.

Using common cellular and molecular biology techniques, the Post-Doctoral Fellow will study mechanisms related to T cell development and function. Using this understanding, the successful applicant will then develop therapeutic strategies to enhance immune function that can be used in patients who have a depleted immune system due to aging, infection or common cancer therapies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A PhD degree in Immunology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics or other closely related field.
• Molecular biology experience, including experience in DNA/RNA isolation, molecular cloning, cell transduction, and qPCR.
• Experience with immunological techniques such as flow cytometry, ELISA, and western blot.
• Training in animal procedures, including colony management and genotyping a plus

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual with a track record of productive research, exemplified by first author publication(s) and presentations, and willing to work in a highly collaborative environment.

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Please apply with a letter summarizing previous work experience, personal strengths and future interests, CV, and contact information for three professional references.

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The annual base salary range for this position is from $77,976 to $95,014 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

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 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 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.