The Lund lab in the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Research Division is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow to work on mucosal and anti-viral immunity projects. Ideally, the candidate will be proficient in high-parameter flow cytometry, have extensive experience in experimental immunology, have experience working with mouse models, and have some experience with bioinformatics. In addition, the candidate must be responsible, organized, self-motivated, and able to efficiently and independently manage time and experiments.

At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, all employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to our values of collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity, and respect.

To apply, please submit a CV and a cover letter describing how your background and interests align with our research.

• Design and perform experiments using mouse models and human tissue samples to understand mucosal immune responses to viral infection.
• Perform data analysis and prepare manuscripts.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold PhD in immunology, or a related field.
• Experience with multicolor flow cytometry panels (>25 colors).
• Experience with mucosal immunology.
• Must be willing to work with pre-clinical animal models and work at Biosafety level 2.
• Must have experience or willingness to work with viruses.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Expertise in T cell, anti-viral, and mucosal immunology is highly desirable.
• The candidate should have a proven track record of publication and strong written communication skills.
• Must be independent, show initiative, willingness to take up new skills and responsibilities, and be a team player.
• The candidate must be self-motivated, able to multitask and to work within a very collaborative environment.

To apply, please submit a CV and a cover letter describing how your background and interests align with our research.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $80,172 to $91,303, 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).