Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
Overview
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 Hutch’s 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 nation’s first and largest cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.
At Fred Hutch, we believe that the innovation, collaboration, and rigor that result from diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission of eliminating cancer and related diseases. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an antiracist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, antiracism, and inclusion.
Responsibilities
The Taylor lab at the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Research Division is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow to work on a project involving the analysis or genetic engineering of murine or human B cells. The candidate must be responsible, organized, and self-motivated, and able to efficiently manage time and experiments.
Qualifications
- A PhD in immunology, genetic engineering, microbiology, cell biology, or a related field is required
- Preference will be given to candidates with extensive experience in molecular biology and cutting-edge genetic engineering techniques
- The candidate must show initiative, the willingness to take up new skills and responsibilities, and be a team player
- Must be willing to work with human and non-human primate cells, murine models and biohazardous/infectious agents (BSL2+) under carefully controlled conditions
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently are essential to success in this position, as are good communication and organizational skills. Salary will be commensurate with (appropriate) experience.
- A cover letter and diversity statement is required
- A research statement is highly recommended