Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Recent PhD and/or MD
  • Proven track record of productive research
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Preferred background in antibody engineering, immunotherapy, and murine research

Responsibilities

  • Engage in synthetic biology and protein engineering research focusing on therapeutic protein design and antibody-drug conjugates
  • Conduct research in nanoparticle engineering and targeted drug delivery
  • Develop and implement nucleic acid therapeutics and CRISPR technologies
  • Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to advance cancer detection and treatment technologies
  • Contribute to the lab's innovative projects addressing unmet challenges in cancer therapy

Benefits

  • Medical and vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Family life support and 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 days per occurrence)
  • Paid holidays (13 days per year)
  • Paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks)
Full Job Description
Overview

Two Post-Doctoral Research Fellow positions are immediately available in the Jiang Lab https://sites.google.com/view/yjianglab at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. The Jiang Lab develops programmable molecular systems with translational potential for cancer theranostics, with the goal of enabling more precise, responsive, and effective approaches to cancer detection and treatment (K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award, 2025-2030; Nat Biotechnol 2025; Nat Biomed Eng 2022, etc.). Working at the interface of chemistry, biology, engineering, and medicine, the Jiang Lab aims to create innovative molecular technologies that address unmet challenges in cancer therapy and diagnosis and ultimately make a meaningful difference for patients.

Responsibilities

We are recruiting highly motivated Post-Doctoral Research Fellows in two broad research areas:

  • Synthetic Biology & Protein Engineering: translational synthetic biology, protein and antibody engineering, therapeutic protein design, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), genetic & cellular engineering, immunoengineering, and related areas.
  • Nanomedicine & Gene Delivery: nanoparticle engineering, targeted drug delivery, nucleic acid therapeutics, CRISPR technologies, radiotherapy, and related areas.
  • Fred Hutch has more than 200 postdoctoral fellows working in labs across all five research divisions. We provide postdocs with the opportunity to work on the cutting edge of biomedical research in a supportive, collaborative environment with faculty and staff who are dedicated to helping their trainees achieve their career goals. In addition, both the Student/Postdoc Advisory Committee and the Office of Scientific Career Development offer diverse mentoring and career development opportunities.

    Qualifications

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Recent PhD and/or MD
    • A record of productive research
    • Ability to work independently as well as in collaborative research efforts.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    • A strong background in antibody engineering, immunotherapy, and murine research is highly desirable.

    To apply, please submit a CV, contact information of at least three references, 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 $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).

    Additional Information

    About Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

    The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center is a non-profit research institute dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of cancer, HIV/AIDS, and other diseases. It was founded in 1975 by Dr. William Hutchinson in honor of his brother Fred, who died of lung cancer at the age of 45. The center is located in Seattle, Washington and employs over 3,000 scientists, physicians, and staff. It is one of the largest and most respected cancer research centers in the world, and has made significant contributions to the development of bone marrow transplantation and other cancer treatments.
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