Fred Hutch Cancer Center - Radiation Oncology Research Associate

The Fred Hutch Division of Radiation Oncology (FH RO) seeks candidates for its two-year Mentored Faculty Physician Scientist Program in Radiation Oncology (MFPSP-RO). A successful applicant will be an MD or MD/PhD committed to pioneering major advances in medical practice through research. Applicants should be interested in cancer research relevant to FH RO, including development of therapies that modulate the response to radiation therapy. Radiation Oncology Physician Scientist candidates will perform oncology and/or radiation biology research with access to state-of-the-art facilities and expert faculty members at Fred Hutch Cancer Center and the University of Washington.

FH RO has funding to support the incumbent's salary and lab expenses for two years of translational research training. The candidate's faculty mentor will provide dedicated space and may support additional laboratory and project funding beyond those available through the MFPSP­RO funding. Up to 20% of the candidate's effort will be spent in clinical practice. The Physician Scientist is strongly encouraged to work with their mentor to apply for outside funding during their first year.

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The Physician Scientist in this Program will develop a research project under the guidance of a FH RO faculty mentor. Projects may be predominantly clinical, correlative or lab-based but must be broadly focused on the development and/or improvement of cancer radiotherapy. Candidates may identify projects that require guidance from more than one mentor, as long as one is a Physician Scientist faculty member of the FH RO. Candidates may identify potential projects and mentors as part of their application. The Physician Scientist will participate in outpatient Radiation Oncology Clinic at Fred Hutch's South Lake Union Medical Center on the Fred Hutch campus. Clinical duties may be performed independently for board certified/eligible candidates, who must obtain a WA State Medical License, though guidance from established Radiation Oncology Attending faculty will be provided as for all junior faculty and instructors. The background and experience of the applicant will be taken into consideration when planning their clinical activity.

Candidates need to meet minimum requirements for clinical competency and credentialing, including passing a background check.

Fred Hutch and the University of Washington are world leading institutions in cancer therapy and radiation biology. An exceptionally strong history of research in Human Biology, Infectious Disease viral oncogenesis, bone marrow transplantation and solid tumor oncology informs and guides progress towards the development of the next generation of curative treatments incorporating cutting edge radiotherapy. Available resources include outstanding staff, facilities and infrastructure to support translational radiobiology research:

• The first cancer clinic dedicated exclusively to cellular immunotherapy clinical trials, Bezos Family Immunotherapy Clinic, is located on the Fred Hutch Cancer Center campus.
• Extensive expertise and facilities are available for the manufacture of clinical grade products including cellular, biologic and DNA-based therapeutics (TheraP-eutic Products). These facilities support more than 25 investigator-initiated, Phase I clinical trials each year.
• A large network of shared resource laboratories is staffed by experts who can assist in cutting-edge experimental design, assay development and statistical analyses.

About Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

Located in Seattle, WA, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center unites comprehensive care and advanced research to provide the latest cancer treatment options and accelerate discoveries that prevent, treat and defeat cancer and infectious diseases worldwide.Our values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our actions are driven by the commitments expressed in our values: Collaboration, Compassion, Determination, Excellence, Innovation, Integrity and Respect. Fred Hutch is an independent, nonprofit organization that also serves as the cancer program for UW Medicine. This relationship allows for enhanced care coordination with one of the world’s leading integrated health systems.