Description

The Division of Human Biology at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch) is launching an Assistant or Associate Professor faculty search for a laboratory-based scientist whose work advances our understanding of human disease mechanisms that will contribute to an understanding of the biological basis of solid cancers and translation to the clinic.

The successful candidate will enter a dynamic research environment focused on understanding the biology of cancer, its molecular and pathogenic origins, and its consequences to health. Human Biology encourages taking bold risks, has forums and financial mechanisms to foster collaboration, and provides robust physical and intellectual infrastructure to foster scientific success. For consideration, applicants must have a doctoral degree (PhD, MD/PhD, or MD scientists) and a substantial record of achievement in areas that include, but are not limited to: cell autonomous and non-cell autonomous mechanisms of cancer initiation, evolution, and/or progression; genomics/systems biology; computational cancer biology; functional genomics; post-transcriptional gene regulation; novel therapeutics; and mechanisms of drug resistance.

Faculty are expected to perform their primary activities on-site at Fred Hutch.

Fred Hutch 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.

Requirements

Qualifications
For consideration, applicants must have a PhD, MD/PhD, MD or foreign equivalent.

Application Instructions
Please submit all application materials including:

1. CV
2. Three-page research statement describing current and future research interests
3. One-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. Three confidential letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation are requested at the time of application for applicants at the Assistant Professor rank and will be requested later in the search process for Associate Professors.
   
   

Any application received by November 15, 2025 will be guaranteed consideration for the position. Applications that arrive after that date may be considered if the position remains open. Candidates may be invited for virtual interviews in December, 2025. In-person interviews will take place in January-February of 2026.

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 and from $205,707 to $239,585 for faculty hired at the Associate Professor rank.

The annual base salary range for MD physician-scientists in this position is from $226,754 to $443, 704 for faculty hired at the Assistant Professor rank and from $255,843 to $470,340 for faculty hired at the Associate Professor rank.