OverviewThe Simon Lab at Fred Hutch seeks a highly skilled
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow to define principles for successful adoptive transfer of genetically modified Chimeric TCR T cells, with a focus on engineering synthetic T cell signaling circuits to instruct T cells with optimized functions for cancer therapy.
ResponsibilitiesTo drive a project to develop the next generation of highly sensitive and multi-specific T cell receptors for adoptive cell transfer immunotherapies of blood cancers and solid tumors with the goal to prevent relapses in treated patients. The incumbent will lead a project independently while mentoring and directing junior members of the team under the PI's supervision.
Job Duties:- Handling projects independently, including literature reviews, experimental design, and data analysis, under the guidance of the laboratory PI.
- Contributing to the preparation of research reports, publications, and oral presentations.
- Stay current with relevant publications and apply knowledge to research.
- Compile data and synthesize innovative problem-solving methods.
- Collaborate and present data with a wide range of stakeholders and partners.
- Opportunities for presentations at scientific conferences and symposiums.
- Mentor and lead undergraduate and graduate students.
- Assist with lab maintenance and function.
QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:- MD and/or a PhD in a biological science with a diverse knowledge of immunology
- Proficient in immunology techniques and know-how
- Strong scientific writing skills, ability to write and apply for funding opportunities and abstracts
- Able to digest complex material and synthesize innovative ideas
- Compile and clearly present data to an eclectic audience, both orally and written
- Strong understanding of T cell biology and signaling is required
- Demonstrate strong capacities to lead tool and technology development to interrogate biology
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:- Experience in gene editing, proteomics and microscopy.
- Strong publication record
The annual base salary range for this position is from $80,172 to $95,014, 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.
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).
