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. 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 Stamatatos Lab is recruiting a Postdoctoral Fellow. This position comes with full salary, benefits, research support and relocation costs.

Responsibilities

The Stamatatos Lab is a leader in HIV translational research, focusing specifically on the development and evaluation of both preclinical and clinical cutting-edge vaccination approaches against existing and emerging viral pathogens. We are experts in immunogen-design, protein and mRNA-based immunization modalities, structural biology and B cell immunology. Currently, our immunogens are being evaluated in the clinic in association and close collaboration with the HVTN (HIV Vaccines Trials Network) at the Fred Hutch. Our work has made significant strides in the HIV field and has direct clinical impact. We are looking for a candidate that shares our devotion to developing novel vaccine strategies and eliminating viral diseases.

Qualifications

• PhD in immunology, microbiology, cell biology, or a related scientific area is required.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in molecular biology and B cell immunology.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently within a highly collaborative cross-functional environment is critical, as are strong written, communication and organizational skills.
• The candidate must show initiative and the willingness to take up new skills and responsibilities with urgency and positivity.

Applications should include a CV, the names of three references, and short cover letter describing your research interests. Candidates from backgrounds underrepresented in the sciences are especially encouraged to apply.

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.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $65,484 to $100,000 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.

This position may be eligible for a 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, 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).

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