Assistant Professor, Pediatric Oncology Physician Scientist

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 221,000 - 239,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/vision, dental insurance

Paid vacation (22 days per year)

Paid sick leave (up to 30 days)

Paid holidays (up to 13 days)

Paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks)

Tuition reimbursement

Onsite health clinic

Relocation assistance or sign-on bonus

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle, WA, invites applications for an Assistant Professor on the Physician-Scientist pathway in the Translational Science and Therapeutics Division. The incumbent will join the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy programs with a primary appointment in TST.

Academic appointment at UW will be commensurate with experience. Candidates should develop a lab-based research program in cancer biology, immunology, immunotherapy or

Qualifications

• MD/DO or foreign equivalent, board eligible/certified in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Washington.
• Track record of publications and funding relevant to pediatric oncology.

Responsibilities

• Focus on translational research with protected time for laboratory work.
• Some clinical care, teaching and service as agreed with division leadership.

Skills

Publication track record

Education

MD/DO (or foreign equivalent)

Board eligible/certified in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Eligible for medical licensure in Washington

Job description

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center: Translational Science and Therapeutics Division

Location

Seattle, WA

Description

Assistant Professor, Pediatric Oncology, on the Physician-Scientist pathway.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch), the University of Washington (UW) and Seattle Children’s Hospital (SCH) are jointly recruiting a full-time faculty member at the Assistant Professor level without tenure due to funding (WOT) in the Translational Science and Therapeutics Division of Fred Hutch and the Division of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Cellular Therapy; Department of Pediatrics at UW. The primary appointment will be in the Translational Science and Therapeutics (TST) Division of Fred Hutch. Academic appointment at the University of Washington will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and academic rank. University of Washington assistant professors WOT are eligible for multi-year appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30).

We are seeking a Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist physician-scientist who has or will establish a laboratory research program in areas including, but not limited to, cancer biology, leukemia, immunology, immunotherapy or gene therapy in pediatric cancer.

This faculty position will have a focus in translational research with significant support and protected time for laboratory work with some additional expectation of clinical care, teaching and service. Clinical time will be discussed jointly with the Division Head of TST and the Division Head of Hematology, Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Cellular Therapy at Seattle Children’s.

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

The Fred Hutch/University of Washington/Seattle Children’s Cancer Consortium brings together more than 650 faculty from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines to enhance and accelerate cancer research.

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.

Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2027

Qualifications

Applicants must have an MD (MD/PhD welcomed), DO, or foreign equivalent, and be board eligible/certified in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (or foreign equivalent). Applicants must be eligible for medical licensure in the state of Washington.

Applicants should have a track record of successful publication and funding, commensurate with rank, in a field relevant to pediatric oncology such as cancer biology, immunology, immunotherapy or gene therapy.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $221,470 to $238,744. The 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 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.

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.