Assistant or Associate Professor, Sarcoma Oncology

Assistant or Associate Professor, Sarcoma Oncology , on the Clinical Scholar pathway with an approximate 50:50 contribution to clinical service and academic pursuits.

The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch) and the University of Washington (UW) are jointly recruiting a full-time faculty member specializing in research and clinical care of patients with sarcoma. The position will be dual appointed with a primary faculty appointment in the Clinical Research Division at Fred Hutch and a secondary appointment in the UW Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology. The position will report to the Senior Vice President (SVP) of the Clinical Research Division at Fred Hutch and the Division Head of Hematology and Oncology. The position will be at the assistant or associate professor level without tenure due to funding (WOT), commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to participate in ongoing clinical and laboratory research programs related to the biology and treatment of sarcoma. In addition, the candidate will have the opportunity and resources to develop their own clinical research program. The position will also involve participation in the clinical and instructional activities of the Clinical Research Division and the Division of Hematology and Oncology. Fred Hutch and UW faculty engage in teaching, research, and service.

The successful candidate will be appointed in the Clinician Scholar track and will spend approximately 50% of time on clinical care. The remainder of the incumbent’s time will be protected for research, teaching, and mentorship.

Qualifications:

1. MD/DO degree (or foreign equivalent)
2. Board certification in medical oncology (or foreign equivalent)
3. Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of Washington.
4. In order to be eligible for University sponsorship for an H-1B visa, graduates of foreign (non-U.S.) medical schools must show successful completion of all three steps of the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) or equivalent as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
5. Demonstrated excellence in teaching, clinical oversight of learners, and research mentorship.
6. Demonstrated record in clinical, translational, or laboratory-based research, with a primary focus on sarcomas and closely related conditions.
7. Early career, laboratory-based applicants with less than five years of laboratory experience must show a demonstrated record of progressively independent research.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should submit the following:

1. Letter of interest addressed to the Chair of the Sarcoma Program Search Advisory Committee, Dr. Evan Yu at
2. Curriculum vitae
3. One-page personal statement discussing their training, research activities, career goals
4. Diversity, equity, and inclusion statement describing past contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion and future plans for continuing these efforts (two pages or less)
5. 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 from $305,350 to $329,167 for faculty hired at the Assistant Professor rank and from $355,356 to $380,942 for faculty hired at the Associate Professor rank. Pay for Faculty positions is based on a variety of factors, including degree, specialty, clinical practice and experience. This position is eligible for relocation assistance or a sign-on bonus.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (22 days per year), paid sick leave (up to 30 calendar days per occurrence of a qualifying reason), paid holidays (up to 13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 12 months for professor track faculty, up to 6 months for other scientific staff).

This position is paid directly by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch) and receives no UW compensation. Please refer to Fred Hutch for information about compensation for this position.

Anticipated Start Date: January 1, 2025