Physician Scientist Faculty Position in Radiation Oncology

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Seattle, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Fred Hutch Cancer Center (Fred Hutch) and the University of Washington (UW) are jointly recruiting a full-time faculty member at the Assistant or Associate Professor level without tenure due to funding (WOT) on the physician-scientist pathway. This role is within the Radiation Oncology division of Fred Hutch and the Department of Radiation Oncology at UW. The candidate will have a primary appointment in an appropriate Fred Hutch scientific division (e.g., Human Biology, Basic Sciences, Translational Sciences and Therapeutics, Public Health Sciences) and a joint appointment in the Fred Hutch Radiation Oncology division. A joint academic appointment in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Washington will also be granted, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and academic rank. Faculty with 12-month service periods are paid for 11 months of service over a 12-month period (July-June), with one month available for paid time off. University of Washington faculty are expected to engage in teaching, research, and clinical service. We are seeking a physician-scientist who is a board-certified or board-eligible Radiation Oncologist with a laboratory research focus in an academic laboratory- or computationally-based program relevant to radiation oncology (e.g., cancer biology, radiation biology, immunology, cancer genomics, tumor microenvironment, radiation response in normal tissue/tumor, translational research). This position emphasizes translational research with substantial support and protected time for laboratory work, alongside some clinical care and teaching responsibilities. Teaching may include resident supervision during outpatient rotations, participation in the resident didactic curriculum, and delivering informal teaching sessions and formal lectures. Applicants must have completed residency in an ACGME-accredited program. The specific clinical focus will align with the Department's programmatic needs and the expertise of established investigators. Experience with complex radiation treatment planning and delivery techniques (VMAT, SBRT/stereotactic radiosurgery, IGRT, proton therapy) is desired. Primary work activities are expected to be performed on-site at Fred Hutch. Fred Hutch is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research in cancer and infectious diseases. Located in Seattle, it is Washington's only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center, with a global reputation in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy, and COVID-19 vaccines. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites offering medical oncology, infusion, radiation, and proton therapy services, with network affiliations across five states. Their integrated research and clinical care teams aim to discover cures for deadly diseases and improve life beyond cancer. Fred Hutch values collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity, and respect, with a mission centered on the humanity, dignity, and value of every individual. They seek employees who bring diverse perspectives and innovative problem-solving skills.

Requirements

• Medical degree (MD/PhD welcomed), or foreign equivalent.
• Board eligible/board certified in Radiation Oncology.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Washington.
• Track record of successful publication and funding, commensurate with rank, in a field relevant to radiation oncology.
• Completion of residency in an ACGME accredited program.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in complex radiation treatment planning and delivery (VMAT, stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT)/stereotactic radiosurgery, IGRT, proton therapy etc.) are desired.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory research in an academic laboratory- or computationally-based program relevant to radiation oncology.
• Engage in translational research with significant support and protected time for laboratory work.
• Provide some clinical care.
• Participate in teaching responsibilities, which may include oversight of residents during outpatient rotations, participation in the resident didactic curriculum, and delivery of informal teaching sessions and formal lectures.
• Perform primary activities on-site at Fred Hutch.

Benefits

• Faculty with 12-month service periods are paid for 11 months of service over a 12-month period (July-June), meaning the equivalent of one month is available for paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level