Faculty Position in Fundamental Mechanisms of Cancer Metastasis

About the role

The Center for Metastasis Research eXcellence (MET-X) at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch) is launching an open-rank faculty search for a wet laboratory and/or computational scientist to lead a research program focused on uncovering fundamental mechanisms of cancer metastasis using cutting-edge experimental and computational approaches.

Responsibilities

• Discovering unifying principles that enable and sustain cancer metastasis
• Developing curative paradigms based on these discoveries
• Thriving in a dynamic research environment that encourages taking bold risks
• Utilizing forums and financial mechanisms to foster collaboration
• Leveraging robust physical and intellectual infrastructure for scientific success

Requirements

• PhD, MD/PhD, or MD scientist at all faculty rank levels (Assistant, Associate, or Full)
• Primary activities performed on-site at Fred Hutch
• Expertise in applying and integrating high resolution, multi-dimensional approaches to study cancer metastasis and/or related processes

Qualifications

• Track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy, and COVID-19 vaccines
• Experience in adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases
• Dynamic research environment that encourages taking bold risks and fostering collaboration
• Robust physical and intellectual infrastructure for scientific success

Skills

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic research environment
• Experience in applying and integrating high resolution, multi-dimensional approaches to study cancer metastasis and/or related processes

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and partially paid sabbatical leave
• Relocation assistance or sign-on bonus available

Pay

• Annual base salary range for researchers in this position without a clinical practice: $188,279 - $210,563 for Assistant Professor, $210,413 - $245,241 for Associate Professor, $239,714 - $370,511 for Full Professor
• Annual base salary range for MD physician-scientists with an active practice: $221,470 - $501,368 for Assistant Professor, $269,822 - $560,043 for Associate Professor, $326,902 - $656,515 for Full Professor

Schedule

• Faculty are expected to perform their primary activities on-site at Fred Hutch

Contact Information

To apply, please submit all application materials including CV, three-page research statement, one-page mentorship and training statement, and three confidential letters of recommendation. Applicants at the Assistant Professor rank should request letters of recommendation and ensure they are submitted by the application deadline. For applicants at the Associate and Full Professor rank, letters will be requested later in the search process. Any application received by November 2, 2026 will be guaranteed consideration for the position. Applications that arrive after that date may be considered if the position remains open. Candidates may be invited for virtual interviews in December, 2026. In-person interviews will take place in January-February of 2027. Please direct any questions related to this search to MET-X’s program administrator: Ms. Eirin Krane (ekrane@fredhutch.org).