Faculty Position in Cancer Immunotherapy Job Seattle area,Washington USA,Science

Position: Open Rank Faculty Position in Cancer Immunotherapy

Open Rank Faculty Position in Cancer Immunotherapy

The Immunotherapy Integrated Research Center (IIRC) of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is seeking a candidate with a lab‑based program focused on tumor immunology and cancer immunotherapy with a strong vision toward clinical translation. Candidates at all academic ranks—Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor with a PhD, MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent—are encouraged to apply.

The IIRC is a multi‑disciplinary center that brings together 83 faculty members in basic, translational, and clinical research to advance immunotherapy for disease, including cellular therapies, immune checkpoints, tumor microenvironment, and non‑viral gene editing. The center is at the forefront of translating laboratory discoveries into the clinic.

The successful candidate will have expertise in cancer immunology and be engaged in laboratory‑based research that could enable next‑generation therapies, fostering an environment of collaboration and productivity in cancer immunotherapy. A track record of peer‑reviewed publications in the cancer immunology field and success in obtaining extramural funding will be prioritized.

The position is at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute‑designated cancer center in Washington, providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases.

Qualifications

PhD or medical degree (MD/PhD welcomed) or foreign equivalent.

Experience in cancer immunology and a laboratory‑based program in tumor immunology and cancer immunotherapy.

Strong vision toward clinical translation and a record of peer‑reviewed publications in the field.

Ability to secure extramural funding.

Application Instructions

Curriculum vitae (CV).

Concise research statement (maximum 2 pages) describing accomplishments and future goals.

One‑page mentorship and training statement addressing:
What is your mentorship philosophy and approach, and what has informed them? Please describe specific actions you have taken or plan to take to create a collaborative and effective training and mentorship environment in which all trainees and staff can thrive.

The names and contact information for three professional references.

Applications received by September 8, 2026 will be guaranteed consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered on a rolling basis as long as the position remains open.

Salary ranges:

PhD researchers: $183,585–$205,428 (Assistant), $205,707–$239,858 (Associate), $234,970–$363,282 (Professor).
MD physician‑scientists with an active practice: $214,187–$343,181 (Assistant), $255,843–$396,745 (Associate), $287,056–$481,347 (Professor).

Pay will be based on experience and qualifications and may include relocation assistance and a sign‑on bonus.

Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (22 days per year), paid sick leave (up to 30 calendar days per occurrence), paid holidays (up to 13 days per year), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).

Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H‑1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H‑1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.

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