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Fred Hutch

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

Fred Hutch, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127

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Overview 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.

The Simeonov Lab is recruiting a highly motivated

Post‑Doctoral Research Fellow

to join an interdisciplinary team studying cancer evolution, metastasis, and therapy resistance using molecular recorders that log cellular biology directly into DNA.

Responsibilities

Engineer and develop novel molecular recorder systems.

Design and execute in vitro and in vivo experiments, generating single‑cell sequencing data.

Analyze recorder outputs and high‑dimensional datasets to study cancer evolution.

Present and prepare results for publication.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

PhD (or equivalent) in biology, bioengineering, computer science, physics, or a related field.

Strong scientific curiosity, motivation, and rigor.

Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Molecular/synthetic biology, single‑cell sequencing, or in vivo cancer models.

Evolving or static barcode‑based lineage tracing.

Computational analysis of high‑dimensional data (e.g., single‑cell RNA‑seq, phylogenetics, spatial data).

Experience in R or Python.

Application Instructions Please send a CV and a brief cover letter describing your research interests and career goals to

hrops@fredhutch.org .

Salary and Benefits The annual base salary range for this position is $80,172 to $95,014, paid based on experience and qualifications.

This position is not eligible for H‑1B sponsorship at this time.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, child care subsidy, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (22 days per year), paid sick leave, paid holidays, and paid parental leave.

EEO Statement We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer.

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 desire priority referrals of protected veterans.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process due to a disability, please contact Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or call 206‑667‑4700.

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