Assistant or Associate Professor, Medical and Cancer Genetics

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center: Clinical Research Division Location Seattle, WA Description Assistant or Associate Professor, Medical and Cancer Genetics, on the Clinician Scholar pathway dedicated to clinical service, research and academic pursuits. The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (Fred Hutch) and the University of Washington (UW) are jointly recruiting a full‑time faculty member specializing in medical genetics research and clinical care for oncology patients. This position will be at the Assistant or Associate Professor level without tenure due to funding (WOT), commensurate with experience and qualifications in the Clinical Research Division of Fred Hutch and the appropriate division at UW, based upon board certification(s) of the successful applicant. The position will involve participation in the clinical and instructional activities of the Clinical Research Division, the Division of Hematology and Oncology, the Cancer Genetics and Prevention Clinic, and other divisions as applicable. Fred Hutch and UW faculty engage in teaching, research, and service. The selected candidate will participate in ongoing clinical and laboratory research programs related to cancer genetics and precision prevention. In addition, the candidate will have the opportunity and resources to develop their own clinical research programs. The successful candidate will be appointed on the Clinician Scholar track and will have protected time for research, teaching, and mentorship. This position will be expected to serve on the cancer genetics clinical service, which includes multidisciplinary risk assessment and cancer risk reduction for complex and high‑risk individuals. The primary appointment will be in the Clinical Research Division of Fred Hutch with a joint appointment at the University of Washington in the appropriate division. University of Washington assistant professors WOT are eligible for multi‑year appointments and associate professors WOT hold indefinite appointments that both align with a 12‑month service period (July 1‑June 30). Faculty with 12‑month service periods are paid for 11 months of service over a 12‑month period (July‑June), meaning the equivalent of one month is available for paid time off. The position will report to the Senior Vice President (SVP) of the Clinical Research Division at Fred Hutch and the Division Head of the appropriate UW Division, according to the applicant’s board certification. Anticipated Start Date: Calendar Year 2026 Qualifications Applicants must have: MD/DO degree (or foreign equivalent) Board eligibility or certification (or foreign equivalent) in at least one of the following: Medical Genetics Medical Oncology or Hematology with experience in cancer genetics Other relevant clinical field with experience in cancer genetics Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of Washington The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated record in clinical research involving cancer genetics. Application Instructions Interested candidates should submit the following: Letter of interest addressed to Search Committee Chair Barbara Norquist, MD One‑page personal statement discussing training, research activities and career goals One‑page Mentorship and Training statement addressing the following prompt: What is your mentorship philosophy and approach, and what has informed them? Please describe specific actions you have taken or plan to take to create a collaborative and effective training and mentorship environment in which all trainees and staff can thrive List of three references (references will not be contacted without first discussing this with the applicant) The annual base salary range for this position is from $226,754 to $443,704 for faculty hired at the Assistant Professor rank and from $255,843 to $470,360 for faculty hired at the Associate Professor rank. This position may be incentive eligible. Pay for faculty positions is based on a variety of factors, including degree, specialty, clinical practice and experience. This position is eligible for relocation assistance or a sign‑on bonus. 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, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (22 days per year), paid sick leave (up to 30 calendar days per occurrence of a qualifying reason), paid holidays (up to 13 days per year), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks). 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. 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