Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

Details

Posted: 29-Mar-24

Location: Seattle, Washington

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 27393

Overview

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. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. 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. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

The Srivatsan Lab (Basic Sciences Division, Fred Hutch) is looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow to help establish a diverse, innovative, and collaborative research team. The successful candidate must have a keen interest in developing new sequencing-based technologies to interrogate biology. The mission of the Srivatsan Lab is to develop sequencing tools to understand how biological systems are constructed and how these constraints shape subsequent evolutionary trajectories.

Further information on the lab's research projects can be found at: https://www.srivatsan-lab.com

The Srivatsan Lab provides a supportive environment that strongly emphasizes individualized mentoring. Upon joining, we will prioritize your continued development as an independent scientist. We will collaborate with you to identify and develop plans to achieve your research and professional development goals. In addition, Fred Hutch and the Basic Sciences Division offer numerous career development opportunities, benefits, and competitive salaries (starting at approximately $68k, with scheduled raises to ~$91k by 2027) for postdoctoral fellows.

Responsibilities

The fellow will apply and develop state-of-the-art genomics methods to understand how organisms develop. The approaches used will blend sequencing, imaging, computation, and theory. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working collaboratively.

Other Expectations

• Work collaboratively within the Srivatsan Lab and with Hutch and external collaborators.
• Apply for postdoctoral fellowships and/or career development awards.
• Show respect to all members of the lab and the broader Hutch community.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Ph.D. degree in genetics, genomics, biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology, or a related discipline.
• At least one published first-author research paper in a peer-reviewed journal.
• A strong foundation in hypothesis-driven, basic research.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Independently motivated to think, plan, conduct, analyze, and document experiments and findings.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in molecular biology and biochemistry.
• Experience with Python and/or R.
• Next generation sequencing data analysis and experimentation

HOW TO APPLY:

• Provide your CV, with publications and contact information for three references listed.
• A one-page cover letter that includes:
  • A summary of your past research experiences and accomplishments.
  • Your research interests and why your background and interests are a good fit for this project.
  • Your broader goals for your postdoctoral training period and career, including an ideal timeframe.

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.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $67,728 to $100,000 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. Relocation offered for those who qualify. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, 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 occurrence of a qualifying reason), paid holidays (13 days per year), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).

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 Human Resources at [email protected] or by calling 206-667-4700.