Post-Doctoral Research Fellow - Temporary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Seattle, WA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. The Pergam Group is seeking a temporary (3-6 months), full-time Post-Doctoral Research Fellow to work and support research projects focus on infections in the immunocompromised host.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in the field of Epidemiology and experience in a related area.
• Experience working in infectious disease in cancer patients, with a focus on longitudinal data analyses and large datasets.
• The candidate should be a self-starter and be able to work independently in a team environment.
• Strong analytical, writing, communication (in English), and problem-solving skills are needed.

Nice To Haves

• Those with PhD experience with in studies involving hematopoietic cell transplantation are highly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on infections in the cancer setting, including studies on viral, bacterial and fungal infections.
• Collaborate with VIDD Infectious Diseases physicians, immunologists, oncologists, clinical investigators and laboratory-based staff.

Benefits

• retirement savings plan
• employee assistance program
• paid sick leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked)
• prorated paid holidays (up to 11 days per year)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree