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Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Hematopoiesis

Employer
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Location
Seattle, Washington State (US)
Salary
Based on experience
Closing date
Dec 15, 2020

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Discipline
Life Sciences, Stem Cells
Job Type
Postdoc, Postdoc Fellowship
Organization Type
Non-Profit

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

 

 

At Fred Hutch, we believe that the innovation, collaboration, and rigor that result from diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission of eliminating cancer and related diseases. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an antiracist organization.  We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, antiracism, and inclusion.  

 

The Silberstein lab is seeking to recruit a post-doctoral fellow who is interested in pursuing laboratory-based research project.

 

 

The main goal of the laboratory is to leverage the knowledge of hematopoietic stem cell biology and bone marrow microenvironment in order to develop new therapeutic approaches to promote normal HSC function in bone marrow failure and to prevent development of myeloid malignancies. For the details of our prior work, please see Silberstein et al, Cell Stem Cell 2016, Goncalves, Silberstein et al, Cell 2016).

 

Responsibilities

  • The lab is part of a Stem Cell and Gene Therapy Program at the Fred Hutch and interacts closely with other laboratories within the Program (Kiem, Adair, Bernstein, Hadland, Doulatov, Lee) and those within Integrated Immunotherapy Research Center (Dudakov, Headley).
  • There will be ample opportunities for data presentation and informal discussions.
  • They will be encouraged to develop research ideas and branch out into more independent projects.
  • Mentorship and support for post-doctoral fellowship applications will be provided. 

Qualifications

  • The candidate is expected to have a PhD and/or MD and a strong interest in stem cell research and commitment to basic/translational science in hematopoiesis.
  • Background in cancer biology is not required but would be a bonus
  • Willingness to work with murine models is essential
  • Applications from trainee hematologists who are considering a laboratory-based research project are welcome
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required

 

 

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

 

Our Commitment to Diversity

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer.  We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class.  We are an Affirmative Action employer.  We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to our HR Operations at HRops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.

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