Fred Hutch · 1 day ago
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $95K/yrFred Hutchinson Cancer Center is a leading nonprofit organization focused on cancer treatment and research. The Post-Doctoral Research Fellow will study molecular pathogenesis and therapeutic strategies in head and neck squamous cell cancer, collaborating with various research groups and employing a range of cell and molecular biology techniques.
Hospital & Health Care
No H1B
Responsibilities
The Clurman lab is seeking a highly qualified and motivated Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
The project will study molecular pathogenesis and therapeutic strategies associated with two promising cell cycle targets in head and neck squamous cell cancer (HNSCC), Wee1 and CDK4/6
Primarily based in the Clurman lab, this position also provides the opportunity to work collaboratively with other Fred Hutch research groups within the HNSCC team, including Taran Gujral (machine learning-enabled drug screening), Slobodan Beronja (mouse models of HNSCC), and Patrick Paddison (functional genomics)
This work will encompass a broad array of cell and molecular biology approaches, including high-throughput functional genomics and drug screening, gene expression and analyses in tissue culture cells, murine models of cancer, and genomics/proteomics
We value lab members who are highly collaborative but can also independently develop and guide research projects
Qualification
Required
PhD, M.D., or M.D., Ph. D (or equivalent degree) in cell and molecular biology, cancer biology, biochemistry, or a related field
Broad expertise in cell and molecular biology methods and the ability to master new techniques and approaches
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Record of productive and rigorous research, including at least one primary publication in an impactful peer-reviewed journal
Ability to independently plan, conduct, and analyze research
Preferred
Experience with mouse models and xenografting
Experience in functional genomics and/or drug screening
Benefits
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)
Paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks)
Partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 12 months for professor track faculty, up to 6 months for other scientific staff)
Company
Fred Hutch
Fred Hutch is an independent, nonprofit organization that also serves as the cancer program for UW Medicine.
Founded in 1975
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
David Browdy
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Niki Robinson
Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
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