Assistant Professor WOT, Radiation Oncology, FHCC

Job Details

The Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Washington invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community. The successful candidate will join our faculty on a full-time basis for a twelve-month academic appointment (3-year term, renewable at the rank of Assistant Professor) beginning July 1, 2026

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

The successful candidate will be expected to enter a dynamic research environment focused on understanding the biology of cancer, its molecular and pathogenic origins, and its consequences to health. The candidate will be expected to perform the duties of a laboratory-based scientist whose work advances our understanding of human disease mechanisms that will contribute to an understanding of the biological basis of solid cancers and translation to the clinic. Candidate are expected to build a substantial record of achievement in areas that include, but are not limited to: radiation biology, imaging, cell autonomous and non-cell autonomous mechanisms of cancer initiation, evolution, and/or metastasis; genomics/systems biology; computational cancer biology; functional genomics; post-transcriptional gene regulation; novel therapeutics; and mechanisms of drug resistance.

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

FHCC Overview

Fred Hutch is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a 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 disease 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 seek to discover new cures to 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 tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

Department Overview

UW Medicine and its partner institutions provide an extensive and outstanding array of radiation oncology modalities for cancer patients. The Department of Radiation Oncology treats over 3,500 patients annually from a multi-state region covering over 25% of the U.S. geographic area. The University of Washington has the only Radiation Oncology department in North America that has clinical particle beam delivery systems for both proton and neutron therapy. Our clinical approach is collaborative with numerous multidisciplinary clinics, tumor boards and disease specific chart rounds. We are a part of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and have strong translational and clinical research collaborations. The Department has 36 physicians, 10 advanced practice providers, 33 physicists, and 2 research faculty. Educational opportunities in our residency programs, fellowship programs and post-doctoral scholarship abound.

The City of Seattle

The metropolitan region is an urban area of 4 million people with a diverse population and an associated rich arts and cultural scene. Amenities include restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, cinema, live theater, live music, art, pop culture, a foodie scene, and urban homesteading. Seattle is the gateway to the great outdoors with hiking, camping, skiing, snowshoeing, sailing, kayaking, fishing, and whale watching within an hour of the city. Beyond the mountains to the west, there is the Pacific Ocean and, to the east, deserts, fruit, and wine country. Seattle is one of the fastest-growing cities with significant industries in biotechnology, computer technology and communication, global health, and e-commerce. The variety of neighborhoods within Seattle and surrounding areas offer a diversity of environments for families and single adults to call home, connected by bike commuting trails and a rapidly growing public transportation system.

All University of Washington faculty are expected to engage in teaching, research, and service.

Qualifications

Applicants for this position must meet the following minimum qualifications:

For consideration, applicants must have a PhD, MD/PhD, MD or foreign equivalent.

Application Instructions

To ensure full consideration of your application, please submit all materials no later than May 31, 2026. Priority will be given to those applications received by May 31, 2026. Applications will only be accepted via Interfolio: [link]. The position will remain open until filled.

Applications should include the following materials:

1. a cover letter of no more than 3 pages detailing your interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and experiences
2. a curriculum vitae
3. Three-page research statement describing current and future research interests
4. One-page Mentorship and Training statement addressing the following prompt: What is your mentorship philosophy and approach, and what has informed them? Please describe specific actions you have taken or plan to take to create a collaborative and effective training and mentorship environment in which all trainees and staff can thrive

Applicants should articulate how their past experiences and/or future plans in research, teaching, mentoring, patient care, and/or service promote a sense of belonging and foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Please also include contact information for at least 3 referees who are prepared to provide letters of recommendation upon request.