Assistant Professor in Cancer Prevention

Fred Hutch; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); On-site; USD 188,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle seeks an Assistant Professor to focus on cancer prevention metabolism within population sciences research. The role centers on understanding etiologies and mechanisms of carcinogenesis as applied to human prevention strategies, with potential wet-lab or dry-lab components.

The successful candidate will build an independent program in a collaborative environment, with opportunities to join the Cancer Prevention Program and possibly Translational Research

Qualifications

• PhD or MD/PhD or equivalent doctorate required.
• Experience in cancer prevention or etiologic research preferred.
• Ability to develop an independent, funded research program.

Responsibilities

• Develop an independent, funded research program in population sciences and prevention.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team and mentor trainees.
• Contribute to organizational goals in cancer prevention and translational science.

Skills

Cancer prevention

Population sciences

Metabolism research

Carcinogenesis biology

Education

PhD

MD/PhD or equivalent

Job description

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center: Public Health Sciences Division

Location

Seattle, WA

Open Date

Aug 19, 2026

Description

The Public Health Sciences (PHS) Division of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch) seeks a candidate with a research focus on cancer prevention metabolism to join our faculty engaged in population sciences research. We seek candidates focused on understanding the etiology and biological mechanisms of carcinogenesis as applied to human cancer prevention strategies. Specific research areas of interest include but are not limited to: metabolism, nutritional sciences, kinesiology, and toxicology as they relate to carcinogenesis and cancer prevention. Applications are invited for candidates at the Assistant Professor level with a PhD, MD, MD/PhD or equivalent doctorate. The successful candidate will develop an independent research program within our collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

Faculty will join a supportive and highly collaborative environment that is committed to ensuring the development and success of strong research and mentoring programs. Successful candidates will be invited to join the Cancer Prevention Program, with a potential joint appointment in the Translational Research Program, based on fit with the candidate’s background and training, area of research, and preference. The position may be dry-lab-based, wet-lab-based, or a combination depending on the skills and research interests of the successful candidate. Fred Hutch has outstanding facilities including a state-of-the-art Prevention Center which includes a Human Nutrition Laboratory and Exercise Research Center and a Proteomics and Metabolomic shared resource. Available at the University of Washington is the Northwest Metabolomics Research Center .

About 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.

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.

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

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 equivalent doctorate), medical doctorate (MD/PhD welcomed) or foreign equivalent.

The annual base salary range for researchers in this position without a clinical practice is from $188,142 to $210,563.

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 $501,368.

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 or a sign-on bonus.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees acomprehensive 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 hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.

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 [e-mail] or by calling 206-667-4700.