Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

The Kugel Laboratory at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center seeks a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to investigate how dysregulation of chromatin-modifying enzymes and developmental pathways contribute to pancreatic and biliary cancer pathogenesis. The research will also examine whether these pathways affect the tumor microenvironment and create vulnerabilities that can be exploited for cancer therapy.

The fellow will generate and use cancer model systems—including genetically engineered murine models (GEMMs), patient-derived xenografts, and novel human cancer cell lines—to study fundamental mechanisms underlying pancreatic and biliary cancers. The laboratory uses techniques in murine models and genetics, molecular and cell biology, biochemistry, metabolism, RNA profiling, proteomics, pharmacology, genomics, and computational biology.

Fellowship opportunities are available through philanthropic and government organizations, and recruits joining the laboratory will be supported in their applications. Applicants should submit a CV, a brief description of past research experiences and future goals (no more than 1–2 pages), and contact information for three references. The hourly pay range is $35.55–$45.68, with pay based on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

• Recently obtained a PhD and/or MD, or be near completion of graduate studies.
• Interest in cancer research.
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Track record of productive research.
• Expertise in tumor immunology, RNA biology, biochemistry, cell biology, cancer genomics, murine models, or computational biology.

Responsibilities

• Generate and use genetically engineered murine models, patient-derived xenografts, and novel human cancer cell lines.
• Investigate fundamental pathogenic mechanisms underlying pancreatic and biliary cancers.
• Study how chromatin-modifying enzymes and developmental pathways affect cancer pathogenesis and the tumor microenvironment.
• Explore whether cancer-associated pathways present liabilities that can be exploited for therapy.

Benefits

• Medical and vision coverage
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Retirement benefits
• 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 qualifying occurrence
• Paid holidays: 13 days per year
• Paid parental leave: up to 4 weeks

What This Job Offers

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