Post-Doctoral Research Fellow (Taylor Lab)

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit, unified adult cancer care and research center that is clinically integrated with UW Medicine, a world leader in clinical care, research and learning. The first National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in the Pacific Northwest, Fred Hutch’s global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy, and COVID-19 vaccines has confirmed our reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Based in Seattle, 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 for the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

 

At Fred Hutch, we believe that the innovation, collaboration, and rigor that result from diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission of eliminating cancer and related diseases. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an antiracist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, antiracism, and inclusion. 

 

The Taylor Lab is recruiting 2-3 postdoctoral fellows for the Taylor Lab Innovation Fellowship Program. These positions come with full salary and research support supplemented by an innovation fund started with generous donations to the lab. This fellowship program will feature more structured professional development and training designed to ensure that fellows succeed both in the Taylor lab, and beyond. Relocation assistance may also apply.

Responsibilities

Research in the Taylor Lab has two broad areas of interest: 1. Analysis of B cells specific for antigens derived from pathogens or tumors, and 2. Ex vivo and in vivo engineering of B cells for experimental and/or clinical use. Positions in both areas of research are available.

 

Applications should include a CV, the names of three references, and short cover letter describing your research interests. Candidates from backgrounds underrepresented in the sciences are especially encouraged to apply.

 

Other Benefits of the Taylor Lab Innovation Fellowship:

The innovation fund will cover any costs of key trainings identified in the fellow’s professional development plan such as management training, bioinformatics, grant writing, or other skills important for career advancement.

 

Fellows will have the option of developing mentoring committees meeting at least once per year to provide additional guidance on training and progress. These committees will be rationally constructed to include individuals in the ideal career path identified by the candidate.

 

Fellows able to secure funding for their salaries through other funding mechanisms can reallocate salary funds budgeted by the lab to support & manage a research technician to work exclusively for the fellow.

 

Qualifications

• A PhD in immunology, genetic engineering, molecular biology, or a related field is required.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in molecular biology, lymphocyte analysis, and/or genetic engineering.
• The candidate must show initiative, the willingness to take up new skills and responsibilities, and be a team player.
• Must be willing to work with human and non-human primate cells, murine models and biohazardous/infectious agents (BSL2 ) under carefully controlled conditions.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently are essential to success in this position, as are good communication and organizational skills. 

Fred Hutch has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement, with exceptions only for approved medical or religious accommodations.As a condition of employment, newly hired employees must provide proof of vaccination or initiate the accommodations process before their first day of employment.

 

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to our Employee Services Center at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.