Faculty Member, Health Economist/Health Policy Researcher

The Hutchinson Institute for Cancer Outcomes Research (HICOR) at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch) invites applications for a full-time faculty member in health economics and/or health services research in cancer (assistant or associate professor). We invite candidates whose expertise is focused on economic and policy evaluation in cancer screening or cancer control. Candidates should have familiarity with a variety of approaches to address population-level questions in cancer, as well as experience with advanced data analysis methods. The successful candidate will develop an independent research program within our collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

HICOR is an innovative, interdisciplinary research institute with novel programs in stakeholder engagement and oncology performance reporting. HICOR’s Value in Cancer Care Network brings together researchers, patient partners, clinicians, payers and policymakers to advance research to reduce the human and economic burden of cancer. Our Community Cancer Care Report is the first in the nation to report clinic-level quality and cost measures to drive improvements in care. HICOR also maintains a robust data resource linking healthcare claims, cancer registry, and financial records at the patient level to support faculty research. HICOR’s multidisciplinary faculty have appointments in the Divisions of Public Health Science, Clinical Research, and Radiation Oncology. Many HICOR faculty have joint appointments at the University of Washington Schools of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Department of Health Services, providing excellent collaborative opportunities for public health and clinical researchers within a vibrant Seattle scientific community. HICOR researchers also conduct clinical and economic research studies through SWOG, one of the largest NCI-sponsored cooperative clinical trials groups.

Opportunities exist for joint and/or affiliate appointments in Fred Hutch’s Divisions of Clinical Research, Human Biology, Basic Sciences, Translational Science and Therapeutics, or Vaccine and Infectious Disease, as well as clinical departments of the University of Washington School of Medicine, depending on mutual interest.

Research Environment

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. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. 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. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a research or clinical doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD or equivalent) with postdoctoral training and/or experience in health economics or health services research. Candidates should also have experience with a variety of evaluative and data analysis methods and experience analyzing large population databases (example SEER-Medicare). Candidates with relevant research experience including a strong track record of peer-reviewed publications and research funding success will be prioritized. Clinicians in any oncology-related specialty are welcome, and clinical appointments can be arranged for those with appropriate credentials.

Application Instructions

Candidates should submit the following:

1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Research statement (including future research plans and career goals)
4. Three letters of reference
5. Diversity statement [describing your past contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion and your future plans for continuing these efforts as a faculty member (diversity statement should be one page or less)]

Applications received by February 1st, 2025, will be guaranteed consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered on a rolling basis as long as the position remains open.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $180,000 to $329,167 for faculty hired at the Assistant Professor rank and from $200,000 to $380,942 for faculty hired at the Associate Professor rank. The pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. Pay for Faculty positions is based on a variety of factors, including degree, specialty, clinical practice and experience. This position is eligible for relocation assistance and sign-on bonus.

Please apply for this role at: https://apply.interfolio.com/155083