Human Biology Job Openings

The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch) is recruiting a faculty member at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor to lead/direct the prostate cancer program (PCP), one of nine programs that comprise the NCI-supported Cancer Consortium which includes the Fred Hutch, University of Washington and Seattle Children’s Hospital. The faculty member will have a primary academic appointment in one of the seven Fred Hutch Scientific Divisions. In addition to leading the PCP, the scientist and/or physician will be expected to maintain a vibrant independent research program focused on prostate cancer. This position will be a full-time, multi-year appointment.

We will consider PhD, MD/PhD, or MD scientists and physicians working in areas that include, but are not limited to: primary prevention, etiology, genetics/genomics, epigenetics, tumor microenvironment, metastasis, development of novel therapeutics, therapeutic resistance, biomarkers, DNA damage response, steroid receptors, immunotherapy/immunology, systems-biology, and/or computational-biology. Applicants should embrace a role in establishing a program vision that encompasses diverse faculty interests, maintains and enhances a highly collaborative research environment, leverages a robust infrastructure and orientation toward translational science, and develops the careers of junior faculty. A track record of leadership, relevant impactful publications, and funding commensurate with appointment level is highly desirable.

The successful candidate will enter a dynamic and highly collaborative research environment as a member of the Prostate Cancer Program and will benefit from the infrastructure and resources available through the Pacific Northwest Prostate Cancer SPORE and the Institute for Prostate Cancer Research. They will have opportunities to collaborate with scientists across a wide array of disciplines. Collaborations may be enhanced via joint and/or affiliate appointments at the University of Washington, depending upon mutual interests.

Faculty are expected to perform their primary activities on-site at Fred Hutch. 

Fred Hutch 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 State. Additional information about Fred Hutch and the Scientific Divisions can be found at: https://www.fredhutch.org/en/research/research-areas.html

With a track record of global leadership in prostate cancer research, bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy, COVID-19 vaccines and other research areas, 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.

Anticipated Start Date: 2025

Overview

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. 

Are you interested in joining a lab focused on cutting-edge CRISPR screening and immuno-oncology? The Li Lab at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (https://research.fredhutch.org/haolong-li/en.html) is seeking highly motivated and collaborative postdoctoral fellows to join our dynamic team. We are dedicated to advancing cancer research and developing new treatments. Our research integrates functional and clinical genomics to uncover molecular mechanisms driving cancer treatment resistance and accelerate the development of novel therapies. We employ state-of-the-art techniques such as CRISPR screening, next-generation sequencing, and in vivo mouse modeling, with a focus on prostate cancer as a model system. Our lab is part of the Prostate Cancer Program and is located next to the Nelson Lab (https://research.fredhutch.org/peternelson/en.html) and the Haffner lab (https://research.fredhutch.org/haffner/en.html). Postdocs will have opportunities for collaboration and co-mentored with PIs in the program.

Postdoctoral fellows will lead independent research projects with direct translational relevance to cancer treatment. We’ve already established cutting-edge platforms and collected exciting data ready to be explored. Successful candidates will have the chance to lead and be first authors on projects aimed at identifying novel therapeutic targets and developing new combination treatment strategies.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD (or equivalent) 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.

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.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $77,976 to $95,014.40 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).

Additional Information

Overview

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 Staff Scientist position is available in the MacPherson lab, which is focused on the biology of small cell lung cancer (SCLC). We apply functional screens and analyses of genetically engineered murine and patient-derived xenograft (PDX) models toward understanding genes mutated in SCLC and developing novel therapeutic approaches. Our group is also interested in understanding how to augment immune responses in SCLC and in developing new diagnostic approaches towards phenotyping lung cancer using liquid biopsies. The Staff Scientist would help advance translational research in the lab by working on both independent and collaborative projects. The candidate may contribute to a translational NIH Lung SPORE grant, including study of patient samples and derived models.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent research and contribute as a part of a team in various projects as needed
• Conduct therapeutic studies using murine models and perform molecular and genomic analyses to understand treatment responses
• There is potential to mentor trainees
• Present results in group meetings and prepare data for publication

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD in biochemistry, molecular biology, biology, genetics, or related field and 2+ years of postdoctoral experience
• Proficiency with molecular biology/biochemistry and/or genomics
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to design and execute experiments, interpret data and present results
• Must have a record of publication in peer-reviewed journals

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with mouse models

The annual base salary range for this position is from $82,123 to $185,000 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, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (22 days per year), paid sick leave (up to 30 calendar days per occurrence of a qualifying reason), paid holidays (up to 13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 12 months for professor track faculty, up to 6 months for other scientific staff). 

Additional Information