Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

Davita Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned cancer research center in Seattle seeks a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow to investigate host-specific viral adaptations. Candidates should hold a PhD and demonstrate a strong background in molecular biology and familiarity with viral evolution, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical/vision and dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation (22 days per year)

Paid sick leave (up to 30 calendar days)

Paid holidays (13 days per year)

Paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks)

Qualifications

• 4+ years of research experience at the postdoctoral level.
• Strong scientific background and familiarity with viral adaptations.
• Highly motivated, well-organized, and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Study methods to identify host-specific viral adaptations and associated host factors.

Skills

Molecular and cell biology

Knowledge of mosquito-transmitted alphaviruses

Viral evolution

Excellent verbal communication skills

Excellent written communication skills

Education

PhD degree

Job description

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

Job ID

29612

Type

Regular Full-Time

Location

US-WA-Seattle

Category

Post-Doctoral Research Fellows and Associates

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. 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.

Responsibilities

A postdoctoral position is available in a lab in the Basic Sciences Division to study methods to identify host-specific viral adaptations and associated host factors.

Qualifications

PhD degree and 4+ years of research experience at the postdoctoral level.
• A strong foundation in molecular and cell biology.
• Strong scientific background and familiarity with mosquito-transmitted alphaviruses, host-specific viral adaptations, and viral evolution.
• Candidates need to be highly motivated and well-organized individuals who think independently but enjoy working as part of a dynamic and collaborative team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $77,976 to $95,014, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

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).

Additional Information

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.