Assistant or Associate Professor, B Cell Immunology

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 188,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & vision

Dental

Retirement

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Sabbatical

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center seeks a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor to establish an independent and collaborative research program centered on basic B cell immunology and B cell–mediated prevention and control of infectious diseases. Primary appointment in the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division (VIDD) in Seattle, WA.

PhD or MD (MD/PhD welcomed) required, with on-site research focus. VIDD conducts translational human immunology research including HIV, TB and respiratory viruses,

Qualifications

• PhD or MD (MD/PhD welcomed) or foreign equivalent.
• Track record of innovative, mechanistic research in B cell immunology.

Responsibilities

• Establish an independent and collaborative research program focused on basic B cell immunology.
• Pursue B cell–mediated prevention and control of infectious diseases.
• Lead translational human immunology research in VID D and related trials.

Education

PhD or MD (MD/PhD welcomed)

Job description

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center: Vaccine & Infectious Disease Division

Location

Seattle, WA

Open Date

Aug 11, 2026

Description

The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is seeking a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor to establish an independent and collaborative research program focused on basic B cell immunology and B cell-mediated prevention and control of infectious diseases. The successful candidate will have recognized experience in the conduct of innovative research and a strong desire to accelerate discoveries that can transform approaches to prevention, treatment and cure of human infectious diseases of public health importance such as HIV, respiratory infections, and others.

Candidates will have a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD, and would preferably have a lab-based research program but those with hybrid computational programs would also be welcomed. Primary appointment will be in the Fred Hutch Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division (VIDD).

VIDD faculty conduct translational human immunology research including clinical trials relating to HIV, TB, respiratory viruses, and herpes viruses. VIDD provides opportunities for human immunology discovery research related to known and emerging pathogens.

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

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit cancer treatment and research center based in Seattle. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites and 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, and immunotherapy, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers.

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.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a PhD or MD (MD/PhD welcomed), or foreign equivalent. A track record of innovative, mechanistic research in B cell immunology pertaining to infectious diseases is preferred.

The annual base salary range for PhD researchers in this position is from $188,279 to $210,563 for faculty hired at the Assistant Professor rank and from $210,413 to $245,241 for faculty hired at the Associate Professor rank.

The annual base salary range for MD physician-scientists with an active practice is highly correlated with the area of specialty and ranges from $233,665 to $501,638 for faculty hired at the Assistant Professor rank and from $266,745 to $560,043 for faculty hired at the Associate Professor rank.

Pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. Pay for Faculty positions is based on a variety of factors, including degree, specialty, clinical practice and experience. Faculty without credited time in rank will generally start at the entry rate for their relevant specialty and rank. 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).

Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.

Application Process

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 or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at [e-mail] or by calling 206-667-4700.