Description

Hosted by Fred Hutch's Immunotherapy and Translational Data Science Integrated Research Centers

The Translational Data Science and Immunotherapy Integrated Research Centers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center invite Ph.D. (or equivalent) students and recent graduates planning to begin a postdoctoral position by November 2027 to apply for PRIMeD at Fred Hutch Cancer Center in Seattle, WA. This fully funded, three-day visit allows prospective postdoctoral fellows the opportunity to explore the breadth of research in immunotherapy and data science at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. Participants will have the opportunity to share their research, learn about faculty research programs, network with Fred Hutch postdocs and faculty, and learn about the postdoctoral training environment and the vast resources available at Fred Hutch. This program is designed for students interested in pursuing a postdoctoral fellowship in immunology and/or data science. Students either currently in immunology, data science or interested in switching fields are equally encouraged to apply.

Students accepted into the program will give an oral presentation of their work, hear from Fred Hutch scientists, and have opportunities to engage in scientific discussions with Fred Hutch faculty and trainees. Following the symposium, participants can apply for open positions in labs of interest, and those hired will have the opportunity to apply for postdoctoral fellowships through the IRCs.

Immunotherapy at Fred Hutch

Immunotherapy research at Fred Hutch builds on decades of pioneering work in basic immunology and transplantation with the overarching goal of discovering curative therapies for all cancers. Built from a solid foundation of translational research in solid and hematologic malignancies, our group includes strong research programs in cell therapy (TCR/CAR) and transplant immunotherapy and is expanding in tumor microenvironment, immune checkpoint & regulation, immunogenomics, and therapeutic vaccines, among others.

For more information about the IIRC, please visit IIRC at Fred Hutch

Data Science at Fred Hutch

Recent advancements in statistics, computational techniques, and experimental technologies are transforming how we generate and analyze data. This big data has big potential. That potential can only be fully realized through collaboration between researchers with complementary skill sets, approaches, and resources. The Translational Data Science Integrated Research Center (TDS IRC) harnesses these advances and expertise to spur innovation and open new avenues for preventing and treating cancer and related diseases. The TDS IRC builds on recent data-based advances in the biomedical sciences, including technologies that are driving the generation of massive datasets, the exponential growth of publicly available data, and revolutionary approaches in statistics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence that are changing data analysis.

For more information about the TDS IRC, please visit TDS IRC at Fred Hutch

Program Overview (subject to change)

Day 1-

• Arrive in Seattle
• Organized Social Events and Tours of the Area
• Welcome Reception
• (optional early arrival)

Day 2-

• Faculty Presentations
• Postdoc Poster Session Lunch
• Participant Presentations
• Optional Fred Hutch Resource Fair
• Dinner with Fred Hutch Postdocs

Day 3-

• Postdoc Ask Me Anything Session over Breakfast
• Participant Presentations
• Group Lunch based on Selected Track
• 1:1 Meetings with Faculty
• Optional Lab Tours
• Dinner with Fred Hutch Faculty

Day 4-

• Participants are Free to Explore the Seattle Area
• Departure

Participating Labs

The application will ask you to select up to 5 labs of interest. Please see the PRIMeD website to view participating labs and faculty: IIRC Faculty List and TDS IRC Faculty List

Eligibility

• Open to students from all scientific fields interested in pursuing postdoctoral training in immunology or data science.
• Ph.D. (or equivalent) students and recent graduates planning to begin a postdoctoral position by November 2027 (~1 year from event)
• Domestic and International applicants welcome

Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for postdoctoral positions at Fred Hutch.

What is Included

• Roundtrip flight to Seattle
• Up to 3 nights in hotel
• Meals + Ground transportation
• Optional tour of Seattle

Participants are responsible for covering any additional lodging expenses incurred for arrivals prior to departures after the program dates.

Important Dates

• Application deadline: June 1st
• Notifications sent by: July 1st
• Program Dates: October 8-9, 2026 (October 7-optional early arrival)

Contact Info

Please contactCarlyn Fausto ([email protected]) with any questions.