Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Grady Lab

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 Hutchs 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 nations first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Womens Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

At Fred Hutch, we believe that the innovation, collaboration, and rigor that result from diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission of eliminating cancer and related diseases. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an antiracist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, antiracism, and inclusion.

A postdoctoral position is available immediately in the Grady lab at Fred Hutch. The applicant will perform data-driven research using state-of-the-art bioinformatics and computational biology tools across various research projects to advance translational research in epi/genomics of gastrointestinal cancers Adherence to principles of reproducible research, motivation to keep up with cutting-edge data analysis tools, and willingness to team-work in multi-disciplinary research programs will be vital to success in this position. The laboratory is situated in the Clinical Research Division at Fred Hutch.

Minimum qualifications:

• The successful candidate will have a PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, or related field
• Established experience in analyzing data from RNA seq, genome-wide DNA methylation and multi-omics is desirable
• A track record of excellent first author publications is essential
• This position requires experience in managing computing servers, proficiency in computer languages including R/Bioconductor

Highly motivated candidates are encouraged to apply.

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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