Pediatric BMTImmunotherapy Research Associate
Seattle, WA - USA
Job Summary
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 worlds 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 worlds 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.
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch and the University of Washington (UW) Department of Pediatrics Division of Hematology Oncology are jointly recruiting a full-time advancedPediatric Bone Marrow Transplant/Immunotherapy Fellow (Research Associate)with an appointment as Acting Instructor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine. This is a full-time 12-month service period annual appointment. The primary appointment will be in the Clinical Research Division of Fred Hutch.
Responsibilities
The selected individual for the advertised position is expected to participate in a year-long fellowship program with the goal of becoming an expert in pediatric hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) and Immunotherapy. This position will rotate through outpatient HCT services (autologous and allogeneic transplant immunotherapy long term follow up/survivorship) and on the inpatient transplant service with increasing levels of independent patient care responsibility over the course of the year. Exposure to some of our unique clinical programs (including non-malignant transplantation high risk leukemia and survivorship) will be part of the learning experience as well. Approximately 75% of the year will be devoted to clinical activities with the remaining time available for the opportunity to participate in research projects which will be determined based on identification of mentors and projects. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching research and service.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Applicants must have an MD/DO degree (or foreign equivalent) and be board eligible/certified in General Pediatrics (or foreign equivalent).
- Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of Washingtonby anticipated start date
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Interest in pediatric hematopoietic cell transplantation and/or immunotherapy.
- Completion of fellowship in pediatric hematology/oncology (or foreign equivalent).
Application Instructions:
- Applicants should submit a C.V.; statement of clinical and research interests; personal statement outlining your interests in the fellowship program; and contact information for three references (including your hem/onc fellowship director and a research mentor).
The annual base salary range for this position is from $130000 to $164986 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.
This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.
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.
This position is paid directly by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and receives no UW compensation.
Additional Information
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is dedicated to the elimination of cancer and related diseases as causes of human suffering and death. Fred Hutch conducts research and patient care of the highest standards to improve prevention and treatment of cancer and related diseases.