Sciences Faculty Position, Bezos Family Distinguished Scholar

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center:
Basic Sciences Division Location

Seattle, WA

Sep 15, 2026

The Basic Sciences Division of Fred Hutch Cancer Center seeks a visionary scientific leader to accelerate discoveries in fundamental biology that can transform our understanding of normal cellular function and the disruptions that underlie cancer and other diseases.

This Basic Sciences Division position will be for faculty pursuing fundamental, mechanistic questions broadly relevant to one or more of the following scientific priority areas:
Immunotherapy, Precision Oncology, Data Science, or Viruses and Vaccines. We interpret these areas broadly and welcome applicants whose fundamental research connects to them in any way . This position will include generous startup funds, an endowed chair, funding for internal and external collaborations, and resources to support an additional, separate faculty recruitment for the Division .

This search is directed toward Associate and Full Professors, or equivalent ranks. Appointment will be made at the rank of full-time Associate or Full Professor, with primary appointment in the Basic Sciences Division at Fred Hutch Cancer Center. An adjunct appointment may be considered, if appropriate, with other Divisions at Fred Hutch and at a department at the University of Washington.

Founded in 1981, the Basic Sciences Division has continually evolved to be at the forefront of discovery, seeking to understand the fundamental underpinnings of biology as well as the dysregulations that cause disease. Our faculty pursue structural, genetic, molecular, cellular, developmental, infectious disease, and evolutionary biology using a broad range of experimental and computational approaches. We believe an inclusive, collaborative, egalitarian, and creative environment provides the basis for scientific innovation and world-changing discoveries.

We are looking for a colleague who shares our commitment to fundamental, curiosity-driven research and the freedom to follow where the science leads.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit cancer treatment and research center based in Seattle. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites and 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.

Seattle is one of the country’s most exciting and vibrant hubs for cutting‑edge, world‑class science. Seattle is home to a dense cluster of research powerhouses, including the University of Washington, the Allen Institute, the Institute for Systems Biology, the Seattle Children’s Research Institute, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and the Benaroya Institute, as well as a thriving biotech sector. Basic Sciences faculty routinely collaborate across these institutions, and the city’s concentration of talent creates a uniquely rich, fast‑moving scientific community in which to build a research program.

Faculty are expected to perform their primary activities on‑site at Fred Hutch.

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 makes us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

Candidates must have a PhD, MD or MD/PhD (or foreign equivalent). They must…