Assistant Professor in Cancer Prevention

The Public Health Sciences (PHS) Division of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch) seeks a candidate with a research focus on cancer prevention metabolism to join our faculty engaged in population sciences research. We seek candidates focused on understanding the etiology and biological mechanisms of carcinogenesis as applied to human cancer prevention strategies. Specific research areas of interest include but are not limited to: metabolism, nutritional sciences, kinesiology, and toxicology as they relate to carcinogenesis and cancer prevention. Applications are invited for candidates at the Assistant Professor level with a PhD, MD, MD/PhD or equivalent doctorate. The successful candidate will develop an independent research program within our collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

Faculty will join a supportive and highly collaborative environment that is committed to ensuring the development and success of strong research and mentoring programs. Successful candidates will be invited to join the Cancer Prevention Program, with a potential joint appointment in the Translational Research Program, based on fit with the candidate’s background and training, area of research, and preference. The position may be dry-lab-based, wet-lab-based, or a combination depending on the skills and research interests of the successful candidate. Fred Hutch has outstanding facilities including a state-of-the-art Prevention Center which includes a Human Nutrition Laboratory and Exercise Research Center and a Proteomics and Metabolomic shared resource. Available at the University of Washington is the Northwest Metabolomics Research Center.

About Fred Hutch

Fred Hutch is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

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

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a PhD (or equivalent doctorate), medical doctorate (MD/PhD welcomed) or foreign equivalent.

Application Instructions

Please submit:

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Concise Research Statement (≤3 pages) that describes past accomplishments and future goals
4. Mentorship & Training Statement (~1 page) 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
5. References: 3 confidential letters of reference

Applications received by November 1, 2026, will be guaranteed consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered on a rolling basis as long as the position remains open.

Compensation & Benefits

The annual base salary range for researchers in this position without a clinical practice is from $188,142 to $210,563.

The annual base salary range for MD physician-scientists with an active practice is highly correlated with the area of specialty and ranges from $233,665 to $501,368.

Pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. Pay for faculty positions is based on a variety of factors including degree, specialty, clinical practice and experience. Faculty without credited time in rank will generally start at the entry rate for their relevant specialty and rank. 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), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 12 months).

Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.

Company

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

Our roster of internationally acclaimed scientists includes a MacArthur fellow, members of the National Academy of Sciences, members of the Institute of Medicine, members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, members of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and current and former Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigators.

Fred Hutch understands that disease research means more than searching for new treatments. We are home to the country's largest and oldest cancer prevention program, which has made key contributions to understanding how diet, exercise and other factors reduce the risk of acquiring the disease.

To accelerate our progress, we are part of the Fred Hutch / University of Washington Cancer Consortium. This research and clinical collaboration between the Hutch, the University of Washington, Seattle Children’s and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance enables our researchers to leverage each institution’s strengths and develop premier research programs across many types of disease. The Consortium is among 49 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers nationwide.

Company info

Location

Seattle
WA
98109
United States