Post-Doctoral Research Fellow - Hsieh Lab

Fred Hutch

Seattle (WA)

On-site

USD 77,976 - 95,014

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Paid vacation (22 days/year)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A nonprofit cancer research organization in Seattle seeks a Researcher with a recent PhD or MD to investigate cancer through advanced genetic techniques. The role includes working with a team on various molecular assays and provides opportunities for professional development. The salary ranges from $77,976 to $95,014, based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

Exceptional candidates with a recent PhD and/or MD are preferred.
Strong background in murine work and high throughput methods is desirable.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

Utilize murine and human genetics for cancer research.
Conduct functional genomics and various cellular and molecular assays.
Use a biorepository of cancer samples for research.

Skills

Independent research

Collaboration

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Recent PhD or MD

Tools

MSR-seq

TMT mass spectrometry

RNA labeling/sequencing techniques

Job description

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 in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch is a leading biomedical research center with clinical care sites and network affiliations.

Responsibilities

For this position, the applicant will utilize murine and human genetics, whole transcriptome ribosome profiling, MSR-seq, functional genomics, RNA labeling/sequencing techniques, TMT mass spectrometry, various cellular and molecular assays, and a biorepository of primary and metastatic human prostate and bladder cancer samples to understand how the translation apparatus controls normal physiology and promotes cancer phenotypes.

Fred Hutch has more than 200 postdoctoral fellows working in labs across all five research divisions. We provide postdocs with the opportunity to work on the cutting edge of biomedical research in a supportive, collaborative environment with faculty and staff who are dedicated to helping their trainees achieve their career goals. In addition, both the Student/Postdoc Advisory Committee and the Office of Scientific Career Development offer diverse mentoring and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

We are looking for exceptional candidates with a recent PhD and/or MD, a record of productive research, and the ability to work independently as well as in collaborative research efforts.

Preferred Qualifications:

A strong background in murine work, high throughput methods, RNA biology, and/or computational biology are highly desirable. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

Please include a CV and a brief cover letter describing your research interests and career goals.

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. This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.

Benefits

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. If due to a disability you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please contact Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or 206-667-4700.

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