Post-Doctoral Research Fellow - Immunobioengineering

Overview

Cures Start Here. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home of three Nobel laureates, is an independent, nonprofit research institution dedicated to the development and advancement of biomedical research to eliminate cancer and other potentially fatal diseases. Recognized internationally for its pioneering work in bone-marrow transplantation, the Center's four scientific divisions collaborate to form a unique environment for conducting basic and applied science. The Hutchinson Center, in collaboration with its clinical and research partners, the University of Washington and Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center, is the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in the Pacific Northwest. Join us and make a difference. Careers Start Here. 

Responsibilities

A Postdoctoral Research Fellow position is available immediately in the Clinical Research Division of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA. The successful applicant will work with Dr. Matthias Stephan (http://stephanlab-fhcrc.squarespace.com) to explore the fast-developing and highly interdisciplinary field of immunobioengineering.

Using next-generation immunomodulatory synthetic materials, the postdoctoral fellow will develop new approaches to therapeutically manipulate the immune system against cancer (Nature Nanotechnology, April 17 2017, Journal of Clinical Investigation, April 24, 2017, Nature Communications, August 30, 2017).

The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center provides a highly interactive and supportive environment for junior investigators to grow and develop their future career; it consistently ranks in the top 20 best places to work for postdocs, as surveyed by The Scientist.

Qualifications

The successful applicant must have a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering or a related field with demonstrated expertise working in biomaterials and immunology. Qualified applicants must have experience working successfully in a team setting, possess excellent written and oral communication skills, and a strong publication record.

Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated expertise using various biomedical imaging modalities, RNA seq, and flow cytometry. We seek highly self-motivated individuals with the appropriate skillset.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

Full time position

Salary DOE + excellent benefits

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