Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Gene Therapy Translation

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.

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The Adair laboratory, housed within the Clinical Research Division, develops technologies including nanoformulations to facilitate blood cell gene therapy for genetic and infectious diseases and cancer in resource-limited environments is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow or research associate.

 

The post-doctoral fellow will study and develop methods to efficiently introduce genetic editing into blood cells including stem cells and/or T cells in vitro and in vivo and assess phenotypic and biological changes and performance in these cells. The fellow will work under the PI and other senior members of the research team and will be expected to publish and present their work in both internal and external events.

A PhD or MD in a scientific field is required. The individual must be highly motivated and able to work independently to design and execute experiments as evidenced by a publication record in cell/molecular biology, nanomedicine or gene therapy. Must possess knowledge of cell/molecular biology skills, tissue culture, and in vivo models. Experience with development of nanoparticle technologies for nucleotide and protein delivery to primary cells is highly desired. Experience in studies involving stem cell cultures, immunology, flow cytometry, microscopy are highly desired, as is experience with animal models.

 

 

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

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