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.

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The Veatch lab in the Clinical Research Division at the Fred Hutch Cancer Center is recruiting a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow with expertise in immunology to lead a project developing novel T cell therapies in solid tumors. The Veatch lab focuses on strategies of enhancing tumor specific T cell responses in cancer patients and mouse models, with a focus on CD4 T cells that orchestrate the immune responses of CD8 T cells, B cells and myeloid cells, with the goal of developing strategies to activate the tumor immune microenvironment that can be readily translated into the clinic.

Cover letters and contact information for 2-3 professional or academic references are highly desired from applicants.

Responsibilities

The candidate would lead a project centered on the development of CD4 T cell based therapies through use of humanized mouse models of cancer, and by identifying and expanding tumor specific CD4 T cell populations from human tumors. The work would involve using methods of molecular biology (cloning, CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing), cellular immunology, in vivo work with mouse models, multi-parameter flow cytometry, single-cell genomics and high dimensional spatial analysis. This work will also involve working with samples derived from cancer patients, and we hope will lead to a first in human clinical trial of this approach.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD in immunology, tumor biology, or related field
• Experience or interest in working with complex mouse tumor models
• Eligibility and desire to apply for future fellowships
• Evidence of productivity, creativity, and strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• The candidate should be enthusiastic about this research area, goal-oriented, a self-starter, and be able to work independently in a team environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Expertise in multiparameter flow cytometry (10+ colors)
• Experience working with mouse models and familiarity with various handling techniques (e.g. tail vein, retro-orbital, subcutaneous injections)
• Experience with CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing
• Experience in next generation sequencing data analysis, particularly for single cell RNAseq and TCR sequencing
• Excellent knowledge of fundamental immunology
• Strong analytical, writing, communication, and problem-solving skills are desired

Cover letters and contact information for 2-3 professional or academic references are highly desired from applicants.

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $67,728 to $140,000 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.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, income-based child care subsidy, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (22 days per year), paid sick leave (up to 30 calendar days per occurrence of a qualifying reason), paid holidays (13 days per year), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).

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