Open Rank Faculty Position in Cancer Immunotherapy

About the role

The Immunotherapy Integrated Research Center (IIRC) of Fred Hutch is seeking a candidate with a lab-based program focused on tumor immunology and cancer immunotherapy with a strong vision/path toward clinical translation. Candidates of all academic ranks—Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor with a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD, or equivalent—are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Expertise in cancer immunology and engagement in laboratory-based research that could enable next generation therapies, such as cellular therapies, immune checkpoints, tumor microenvironment, and non-viral gene editing.
• Foster an environment of collaboration and productivity in cancer immunotherapy.

Requirements

• PhD or medical degree (MD/PhD welcomed), or foreign equivalent.

Qualifications

• Track record of peer-reviewed publications in the cancer immunology field.
• Success in obtaining extramural funding.

Skills

• Strong vision and path toward clinical translation.
• Experience in cancer immunology and related fields.

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, and paid parental leave.

Pay

• Annual base salary range for PhD researchers: $183,585 to $205,428 for Assistant Professor, $205,707 to $239,858 for Associate Professor, and $234,970 to $363,282 for Professor.
• Annual base salary range for MD physician-scientists: $214,187 to $343,181 for Assistant Professor, $255,843 to $396,745 for Associate Professor, and $287,056 to $481,347 for Professor.

Schedule

• Flexible schedule to accommodate research and clinical responsibilities.

Contact Information

To apply, submit a CV, concise research statement describing accomplishments and future goals (maximum 2 pages), a 1-page Mentorship and Training statement addressing mentorship philosophy and approach, and the names and contact information for three professional references. Applications received by September 8, 2026 will be guaranteed consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered on a rolling basis as long as the position remains open.