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Clinical Research Director, Associate, Assistant or Full Professor, Sarcoma Oncology, on the Clinical Investigator track

The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch) and the University of Washington (UW) are hiring a full-time faculty member for the Sarcoma Program. This position will be dual appointed with a primary faculty appointment in the Department of Clinical Research at Fred Hutch and a secondary appointment in the UCLA Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology. This position will report to the Senior Vice President (SVP) of Clinical Research at Fred Hutch and Head of the Department of Hematology and Oncology at UW. This position will be at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level without tenure due to funding (WOT), commensurate with experience and qualifications.

This position is designed for a physician who will provide strategic direction and business development with a strong vision for developing and growing the Fred Hutch Sarcoma Clinical Research program. This leader will contribute to our mission of providing outstanding clinical care and developing excellence in research in the biology and treatment of sarcoma and closely related conditions. The successful candidate will be expected to: 1) drive clinical research for Fred Hutch sarcoma and 2) stimulate interdisciplinary research at Fred Hutch. The successful candidate will enter a vibrant and dynamic research environment with the opportunity to lead and collaborate with basic, translational, public health, and clinical sarcoma researchers across diverse specialties. The University of Washington School of Medicine is the designated medical school in Alaska, Montana, and Idaho, which together with Washington form the Wami District. Fred Hutch is the only NCI-designated cancer center in WAMI, providing unique research and clinical opportunities in this largely rural area. The candidate will serve as an academic, clinical, and educational leader charged with organizing, directing, and expanding the clinical research efforts of an established team of sarcoma clinicians. The successful candidate will also foster and develop an environment that facilitates clinical and translational research.

This position will have primary oversight of the sarcoma clinical research program and will oversee the strategic planning, implementation, and management of sarcoma-focused clinical research activities. This position will play a pivotal role in advancing FHCC’s mission to combat cancer through impactful clinical and translational research. Priorities include: developing new research collaborations with pharmaceutical companies and national trials, building strong partnerships between researchers and staff, integrating trials across and between different stakeholders, leading and facilitating translational research collaborations in sarcoma across the Cancer Consortium, educating researchers in sarcoma, and creating a vision for the future of sarcoma and its treatment for the region in collaborations in other strands.

The successful candidate will be placed on the physician track, and will devote approximately 40% of time to clinical sarcoma care. The remainder of the candidate’s time will be protected for research and administrative tasks associated with Fred Hutch sarcoma, clinical and research programs, as well as teaching and mentoring.

Fred Hutch and the University of Washington share faculty in teaching, research and service. Teaching responsibilities will include coordinating informal teaching and formal therapy with affiliated training and fellowship programs, for physicians, and the general medical community.

University of Washington WOT Assistant Professors are eligible for multi-year appointments and Associate and Full Professors hold non-term appointments that align with a 12-month term of service (July 1-June 30). Faculty with 12-month terms of service are paid for 11 months of service over a 12-month period (July to June), meaning the equivalent of one month is available for paid leave.

Faculty are expected to perform their core activities on-site at Fred Hutch.

Fred Hutch is an independent, nonprofit organization that provides adult cancer treatment and pioneering research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Located in Seattle, Fred Hutch is Washington’s only nationally accredited cancer center.

With a proven 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, 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 strive to discover new treatments for the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch, we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly connected to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of every employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities makes us stronger. We look for employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

This position is paid directly by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch) and does not receive any UW compensation. Please refer to Fred Hutch for information about compensation for this position.

Qualifications

Applicants must have:

· PhD/DAM degree (or foreign equivalent)

Board Certification in Medical Oncology (or foreign equivalent)

· Eligibility for medical licensing in Washington State.

In order to be eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship, graduates of foreign (non-U.S.) schools must demonstrate successful completion of all three steps of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) or equivalent as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

Successful applicants will have demonstrated excellence in teaching, clinical supervision of learners, and research mentoring. The candidate must have a demonstrated track record in clinical, translational, or laboratory-based research, with a primary focus on sarcoma and closely related conditions.

Application instructions

Interested candidates must submit the following:

1) Letter of interest is addressed to the Chair of the Sarcoma Program Research Advisory Committee, Dr. Evan Yu

2) Curriculum CV

3) A one-page personal statement discussing their training, research activities, and career goals

4) A list of five (5) references (References will not be contacted without first discussing this with the applicant).

The annual base salary range for this position is $305,350 to $329,167 for faculty hired at the rank of Assistant Professor, from $355,356 to $380.92 for faculty hired at the rank of Associate Professor. Pay for faculty positions depends on a variety of factors, including degree, specialty, clinical practice, and experience. This position is eligible for relocation assistance or a sign-on bonus. Other compensation associated with this position may include an administrative supplement (ADS) in addition to base wages.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center serves staff Comprehensive benefits package Designed to promote health, well-being and financial security. Benefits include Medical/Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life, Disability, Retirement, Family Life Support, Employee Assistance Program, On-Site Health Clinic, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off (22 days annually), Paid Sick Leave (up to 30 calendar days, up to 6 paid occurrence days. For Track faculty, up to 6 months for other scientific staff).

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Applicants must already be permitted to work in the United States and not require sponsorship now or in the future.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Application process

This institution uses Interfolio’s faculty search to conduct this research. Applicants to this position receive a free file account and can submit all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

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