The Division of
Public Health Sciences (PHS) of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer
Center (Fred Hutch) welcomes applications for an open rank
Faculty position in our Cancer Epidemiology Program. We are
looking for individuals with innovative ideas and strong
methodologic skills in epidemiological research to add to the
breadth of expertise of our faculty. Areas of strategic growth
include but are not limited to the following: social
determinants of health, geospatial and environmental studies,
physical activity, immunoepidemiology, molecular and genetic
epidemiology, exposome assessment, integrative tumor
epidemiology, and the use of novel biomedical data sources
including electronic health records and mobile technologies.
We specifically encourage individuals with an interest in
becoming the Epidemiology Program Head to apply. For the
appropriate candidate, this position will provide leadership
opportunities involving strategic planning and mentoring our
next generation of scientists. Our outstanding research
environment and resources provide a strong foundation for all
candidates to develop and conduct an independent research
program.
The Cancer
Epidemiology Program encompasses 20 regular and joint faculty
and is home to a long-standing, top-ranked Surveillance,
Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program cancer registry
for Western Washington. Our research is focused on reducing
cancer incidence, progression, mortality, and sequalae through
the identification of risk (or protective) factors, the
elucidation of underlying biologic mechanisms, and the
translation of discoveries into intervention strategies.
Through population, laboratory, and clinic-based studies, the
faculty aim to uncover knowledge that can inform and improve
cancer etiology, risk prediction, prevention, early detection,
prognostication, survival and overall health.
The Cancer
Epidemiology Program is part of the Fred Hutch's Division of
Public Health Sciences, home of an extensive portfolio of
population science research, large specimen and data
repositories, multiple coordinating centers overseeing
cross-disciplinary research programs, a prevention center
designed for intervention research, and a large
trans-disciplinary faculty. The Fred Hutch, together with the
University of Washington, and Seattle Children's is an
NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center with active
training programs for graduate students and postdoctoral
fellows. An appointment with the University of Washington is
possible, depending on qualifications and interests.
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.
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.
Qualifications
The successful
applicant will have a PhD, MD or equivalent degree in
epidemiology, medicine, or related health science with an
outstanding research record consistent with rank. Leadership
candidates will have experience in both scientific and
administrative leadership, and proven skills in communication,
advocacy and mentorship.
Application
Instructions
Interested
individuals should submit a curriculum vitae. Those selected
to move forward will be asked to submit a cover letter,
research statement, diversity, equity, and inclusion
statement, and contact information for three references.
Letters of reference will be requested only for those
considered finalists.
Review of
applications will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled. For more information on Fred Hutch faculty
and program activities, please visit our website: