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The McCrone Lab is seeking a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in viral phylogenetics (methods development and/or application). The lab conducts cutting-edge research in the areas of viral evolution and transmission dynamics. The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed the field of genomic epidemiology well into the future. The growth of genomic datasets has outpaced the development of tractable approaches that can utilize these rich resources. Large sequence databases combined with rich metadata allow for detailed characterization of infectious disease dynamics to an unprecedented degree. Our goal is to use these resources to understand viral evolution and transmission at the level of individuals. Our mission is to better predict and limit the spread of viral pathogens.
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This role will have the opportunity to work partially at our campus and remotely.
The McCrone Lab in the Vaccines and Infectious Disease Division at the Fred Hutch is recruiting a postdoc to develop and apply novel computational approaches to characterize virus evolution and transmission in densely sampled, large, genomic datasets. The postdoc is expected to contribute to studies that explore virus evolution and transmission within individual hosts and between populations. They will develop computational methods that leverage the wealth of publicly available next generation sequence data to better anticipate respiratory virus evolution and vaccine escape. They will also have room to define, in discussion with Dr. McCrone, and pursue their own interests related to these core goals of the lab.
Level of autonomy: Independent work with limited oversight via regular check ins (i.e. weekly or semi-monthly as needed).
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A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.
The annual base salary range for this position is from $67,728 to $100,000 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.
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, income-based child care subsidy, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (22 days per year), paid sick leave (up to 30 calendar days per occurrence of a qualifying reason), paid holidays (13 days per year), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).
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