Radiation Oncology Research Associate

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 199,680 - 243,360; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle seeks a Physician Scientist in Radiation Oncology for a two-year Mentored Faculty Physician Scientist Program. The successful MD or MD/PhD candidate will conduct translational research, with up to 20% clinical time, under a dedicated FH RO mentor.

Candidates must be board eligible or certified in Radiation Oncology, eligible for Washington licensure, and have publications. The program offers salary support and potential for external funding.

Qualifications

• MD, MD/PhD or foreign equivalent.
• Completion or in the final year of residency in Radiation Oncology.
• Demonstrated track record of academic achievement, including relevant publications.
• Eligible for unrestricted licensure in Washington and state instructor appointment.

Responsibilities

• Develop a research project under FH RO guidance, focused on radiotherapy advances.
• Participate in outpatient Radiation Oncology Clinic at South Lake Union Medical Center.
• Seek external funding opportunities during the first year with mentor support.
• Contribute to translational radiobiology research using available shared resources.

Skills

Academic publications

Research experience

Education

MD, MD/PhD or foreign equivalent

ABR board eligible or certified in Radiation Oncology

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 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.

At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, all employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to our values of collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity, and respect.

The Fred Hutch Division of Radiation Oncology seeks qualified candidates for its two‑year Mentored Faculty Physician Scientist Program in Radiation Oncology (MFPSP‑RO). A successful applicant will be an MD or MD/PhD who is committed to pioneering major advances in medical practice through research. The candidate’s faculty mentor will provide dedicated space and may support additional laboratory and project funding beyond the MFPSP‑RO funding. Up to 20% of the candidate’s effort will be spent in clinical practice. The Physician Scientist is strongly encouraged to work with their mentor to apply for outside funding during their first year.

The Fred Hutch Division of Radiation Oncology has funding to support the incumbent’s salary and lab expenses for two years of translational research training. The candidate’s faculty mentor will provide dedicated space and may support additional laboratory and project funding beyond those available through the MFPSPRO funding. Up to 20% of the candidate’s effort will be spent in clinical practice. The Physician Scientist is strongly encouraged to work with their mentor to apply for outside funding during their first year.

Responsibilities

The Physician Scientist in this Program will develop a research project under the guidance of a FH RO faculty mentor. Projects may be predominantly clinical, correlative, or laboratory‑based, but must be broadly focused on the development and/or improvement of cancer radiotherapy. Candidates may identify projects that require guidance from more than one mentor, as long as one mentor is a Physician Scientist faculty member of the Division of Radiation Oncology. Candidates may identify potential research projects and mentors as part of their application for the Physician Scientist Program. The Physician Scientist will participate in outpatient Radiation Oncology Clinic at Fred Hutch Cancer Center's South Lake Union Medical Center on the Fred Hutch campus. Clinical duties may be performed independently for board certified / board eligible candidates, who must obtain a WA State Medical License, though guidance from established Radiation Oncology Attending faculty will be provided as for all junior faculty and instructors. The background and experience of the applicant will be taken into consideration when planning their clinical activity.

Candidates need to meet minimum requirements for clinical competency and credentialing, including passing a background check.

Fred Hutch and the University of Washington are world leading institutions in cancer therapy and radiation biology. An exceptionally strong history of research in Human Biology, Infectious Disease viral oncogenesis, Bone marrow transplantation, and solid tumor oncology informs and guides progress towards the development of the next generation of curative treatments incorporating cutting edge radiotherapy. Available resources include outstanding staff, facilities and the infrastructure necessary to support translational radiobiology research:

• The first cancer clinic dedicated exclusively to cellular immunotherapy clinical trials, Bezos Family Immunotherapy Clinic, is located on the Fred Hutch Cancer Center campus.
• Extensive expertise and facilities are available for the manufacture of clinical grade products, including cellular, biologic and DNA‑based therapeutics (TheraP‑utic Products). These facilities support more than 25 investigator‑initiated, Phase I clinical trials each year.
• A large network of shared resource laboratories (Shared Resources) is staffed by experts, who can assist in cutting‑edge experimental design, assay development and statistical analyses.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• MD, MD/PhD or foreign equivalent
• Completion or in the final year of residency in Radiation Oncology. This position is not ACGME accredited.
• Demonstrated track record of academic achievement, including relevant publications
• Demonstrated interest and clinical or laboratory accomplishments in cancer research and/or radiation biology research

Qualifications to be clinically active beyond observation status:

• Be ABR board eligible or certified in Radiation Oncology. Graduates of foreign (non‑U.S.) medical schools must show successful completion of all three steps of the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE), or equivalent as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
• Eligible for unrestricted licensure in the state of Washington and an acting instructor appointment at the University of Washington School of Medicine.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit the following:

• C.V.
• Statement of clinical and research interests
• Personal statement outlining your interests in the Radiation Oncology PSTP program
• Contact information for at least three references

The annual base salary range for this position is from $199,680 to $243,360 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.

This position is not eligible for H‑1B sponsorship at this time.

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).

Additional Information (EEO)

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 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.