Open Rank Faculty Position in Cancer Cell Therapy

Company: Association-American Cancer Institute
Location: Seattle
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Open Rank Faculty Position in Cancer Cell TherapyFred Hutch Cancer CenterDate Posted: December 13, 2024The Translational Science and Therapeutics (TST) Division of Fred Hutch is seeking a candidate with a lab-based program focused on engineered cell or gene therapy with a strong vision/path to clinical translation. Candidates of all academic ranks-Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor with a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD, or equivalent-are encouraged to apply. The primary appointment will be with Fred Hutch. Academic appointment at the University of Washington will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and academic rank. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service.The successful candidate will have expertise in cancer immunology and be engaged in laboratory-based research investigating translational cellular therapies. Examples include but are not limited to new constructs, new targets, non-viral delivery and in vivo editing/delivery. The selected individual will foster an environment of collaboration and productivity in cancer cell therapy. Candidates that demonstrate a track record of peer-reviewed publications in the cancer immunology field and success in obtaining extramural funding will be prioritized.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.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. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.APPLY HEREQualificationsApplicants must have a PhD or medical degree (MD/PhD welcomed), or foreign equivalent, and board certification in Medical Oncology (or foreign equivalent). In order to be eligible for University sponsorship for an H-1B visa, graduates of foreign (non-U.S.) medical schools must show successful completion of all three steps of the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) or equivalent as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.Application InstructionsInterested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae; a concise research plan (5-page limit); a diversity, equity, and inclusion statement [describing your past contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion and your future plans for continuing these efforts as a faculty member (two pages or less); and the names and contact information for five (5) professional references.Salary and BenefitsThe annual base salary range for this position is from $180,000 to $419,681 for faculty hired at the Assistant Professor rank, $200,000 to $444,214 for faculty hired at the Associate Professor rank, and from $219,168 to $493,428 for faculty hired at the Professor rank. Pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. This position is eligible for relocation assistance and sign-on bonus.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).
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