Post Doctoral Research Fellow : Seattle, WA, United States

Overview

About Us

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home of three Nobel laureates, is an independent, nonprofit research institution dedicated to the development and advancement of biomedical research to eliminate cancer and other potentially fatal diseases. Recognized internationally for its pioneering work in bone-marrow transplantation, the Center’s four scientific divisions collaborate to form a unique environment for conducting basic and applied science. The Hutchinson Center, in collaboration with its clinical and research partners, the University of Washington and Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center, is the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in the Pacific Northwest. Join us and make a difference.

Responsibilities

A Postdoctoral Research Fellow position is available immediately in the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division (VIDD) of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (FHCRC), Seattle, WA. The successful applicant will work with Dr. Raphael Gottardo to develop statistical and computational methods for analyzing and integrating high dimensional single-cell data generated by cutting-edge technologies including multiplexed qPCR, single-cell RNA-seq and CyTOF. He/She will also work with immunologists to apply these tools to characterize-antigen specific T- and B-cells and help define their roles in protective immunity. The FHCRC provides a highly interactive and supportive environment for junior investigators to grow and develop their future career; it consistently ranks in the top 20 best places to work for postdocs, as surveyed by The Scientist.

Qualifications

Suitable applicants should have a recent PhD degree in statistics/biostatistics, computer science, or other fields with strong quantitative training or experience and ideally a strong biology background. Strong programming skills in C/C++, R or similar languages are required. Previous experience with genomics or immunological data analyses is a plus.

Pay, Benefits, and Work Schedule

Full time position, salary based on NIH scale + excellent benefits.