Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

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. 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.

The Stamatatos Lab, part of the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division, is a leader in translational vaccine research, dedicated to developing and evaluating innovative HIV vaccination strategies. We leverage a broad range of experimental and computational approaches, seamlessly integrating preclinical immunogen evaluation with clinical testing in collaboration with the HIV Vaccine Trials Network (HVTN) at Fred Hutch.

We are seeking a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow to join our team in cutting-edge HIV-1 vaccine research. This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of vaccine development, focusing on the design, testing, and optimization of novel HIV vaccine candidates in appropriate animal models. The role also involves analyzing immune responses elicited by these vaccines in human phase 1 clinical trials, contributing to groundbreaking advancements in HIV immunology.

What We Offer:

Work in a leading research lab focused on groundbreaking HIV vaccine development.
• Collaborate with top scientists in both preclinical and clinical research.
• Access to cutting-edge experimental and computational approaches.
• The position comes with full salary, benefits, and research support.

The Post-Doctoral Research Fellow will play a leading role in exploring the activation, expansion, and maturation of vaccine-induced protective B cell responses against HIV-1. This research will span transgenic animal models and ongoing human clinical trials.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A PhD in immunology, microbiology, cell biology, or a related scientific area is required.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in molecular biology and B cell immunology.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently within a highly collaborative cross-functional environment is critical, as are strong written, communication and organizational skills.
• The candidate must show initiative and the willingness to take up new skills and responsibilities with urgency and positivity.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A highly motivated individual with expertise in vaccine research, immunology, or related fields.
• Passion for translational research with real-world impact.

Applicants must submit:

• Cover letter discussing your expertise and interest in this position, including statement of research interests and career goals.
• Names and contact information of three references.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $77,976 to $95,014 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.

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).