Open Rank Faculty Position in Cancer Immunotherapy

Life Science Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 183,585 - 205,428; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle is seeking a candidate for a research position focused on tumor immunology and cancer immunotherapy. The successful applicant will be involved in lab-based research, with opportunities for collaboration and innovation in developing next-generation therapies.

Candidates should have a PhD or MD with a strong publication record in cancer immunology. This position offers a competitive salary range based on rank and experience, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including paid vacation and parental leave.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent is required.
• Track record in cancer immunology is preferred.
• Experience with cellular therapies and immune checkpoints is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Engage in laboratory-based research for next generation therapies.
• Foster an environment of collaboration in cancer immunotherapy.
• Explore tumor microenvironment and non-viral gene editing.

Skills

Cancer immunology expertise

Laboratory-based research

Peer-reviewed publications

Extramural funding success

Education

PhD or medical degree (MD/PhD welcomed)

Job description

Position Overview

The Immunotherapy Integrated Research Center (IIRC) of Fred Hutch is seeking a candidate with a lab-based program focused on tumor immunology and cancer immunotherapy with a strong vision/path toward 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.

About the Center

The IIRC is a multi-disciplinary center that brings together 83 faculty members in basic, translational, and clinical research to advance immunotherapy for disease. The IIRC also encompasses clinical programs to deliver cell and gene therapies as well as first-in-human immunotherapeutics. The center is at the forefront of translating laboratory discoveries into the clinic.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have expertise in cancer immunology and be engaged in laboratory-based research that could enable next generation therapies. Examples include but are not limited to cellular therapies, immune checkpoints, tumor microenvironment, and non-viral gene editing. The selected individual will foster an environment of collaboration and productivity in cancer immunotherapy.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a PhD or medical degree (MD/PhD welcomed), or foreign equivalent. Candidates that demonstrate a track record of peer-reviewed publications in the cancer immunology field and success in obtaining extramural funding will be prioritized.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following:

1. CV
2. Concise research statement describing accomplishments and future goals (maximum 2 pages)
3. 1 page Mentorship and Training statement addressing the following prompt: What is your mentorship philosophy and approach, and what has informed them? Please describe specific actions you have taken or plan to take to create a collaborative and effective training and mentorship environment in which all trainees and staff can thrive.
4. The names and contact information for three professional references.

Applications received by September 8, 2026 will be guaranteed consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered on a rolling basis as long as the position remains open.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for PhD researchers in this position is from $183,585 to $205,428 for faculty hired at the Assistant Professor rank, $205,707 to $239,858 for faculty hired at the Associate Professor rank, and from $234,970 to $363,282 for faculty hired at the 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 $214,187 to $343,181 for faculty hired at the Assistant Professor rank, from $255,843 to $396,745 for faculty hired at the Associate Professor rank, and from $287,056 to $481,347 for faculty hired at the 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) and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).

Visa and Sponsorship

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.