Assistant or Associate Professor WOT, Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition

The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch) and the University of Washington (UW) are jointly recruiting a full-time faculty member at the Assistant or Associate Professor level without tenure due to funding (WOT), in the Clinical Research Division of the Fred Hutch and the Department of Medicine, Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition at UW. Specific rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications as generally described in UW’s Faculty Code Section 24-34. University of Washington assistant professors WOT are eligible for multi-year appointments and associate professors WOT hold indefinite appointments that both align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30). Faculty with 12-month service periods are paid for 11 months of service over a 12-month period (July-June), meaning the equivalent of one month is available for paid time off. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service.

The selected individual is expected to contribute to our mission of delivering outstanding clinical care and developing excellence in clinical research in endocrine neoplasia. The successful candidate will have clinical responsibilities on the outpatient and/or inpatient endocrinology service based on the candidate’s interests (and institutional need). Teaching responsibilities will include clinical oversite of fellows, informal teaching sessions and formal lectures to learners, providers and the general medical community. The balance of time will be spent in research-related activities. At Fred Hutch, Clinician Scholars are expected to obtain externally funded research (e.g. grants, clinical trials). 

This position is paid directly by the FHCC and receives no UW compensation.  Please refer to the FHCC for information about compensation for these positions.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center 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.

Anticipated Start Date: February 1, 2027.

Applicants must have:

• MD/DO degree (or foreign equivalent)
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of Washington.
• Board eligibility or certification in Endocrinology (or foreign equivalent)

Expertise in the care and management of individuals with Endocrine neoplasia, including proficiency in ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration of thyroid nodules is necessary.

Applications will only be accepted via Interfolio:  The position will remain open until filled.

Applications should include the following materials:

1.     CV

2.     Letter of application addressed to Dr. Kikkeri Naresh

3.     Concise (maximum 1 page) statement of career goals including a description of clinical research goals

4.     1 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

5.     List of three (3) references

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.