Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutchs pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nations first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Womens Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here. The candidate will spearhead a project with the goals of:
The ideal candidate will be able to take advantage of a resource-rich environment to develop an innovative and comprehensive strategy to understand metabolic requirements of DTCs, spanning dormancy, micrometastases, and metastatic colonization. They will be expected to take advantage of unique resources, including human specimens derived from rapid autopsy, immune-competent animal models, and organotypic culture. An interest and passion in developing curative approaches for metastasis is required. A strong publication record and eligibility and desire to apply for future fellowships are also required. A Ph.D. and demonstrated expertise in metabolism (whether physiologic or pathologic/cancer) is absolutely desired. The candidate must also be experienced in essential techniques to characterize and report on metabolism of a given cell. A candidate with experience in live cell imaging, bioinformatics (e.g., analysis of metabolomic data), and/or experience working in murine tumor or metastasis models is strongly desired. The successful candidate will contribute positively to our labs environment. They must have excellent communication and organizational skills, the ability to develop creative approaches to experimental design, and thrive both in independent research and while working collaboratively. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. 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 are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and 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 our Employee Services Center at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700. Application FAQs Software Powered by iCIMS
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