St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Developmental Neurobiology

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital  •  Memphis, TN (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

The Mack Laboratory at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join a multidisciplinary team focused on understanding and treating pediatric brain tumors. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the cutting edge of tumor modeling, computational biology, advanced imaging technologies, and therapeutic development.

Our research program integrates innovative experimental and computational approaches to uncover the molecular mechanisms that drive aggressive pediatric brain cancers and translate these discoveries into novel therapeutic strategies. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with leading scientists, clinicians, and data scientists in a highly interactive and supportive research environment.

Research Areas

The postdoctoral fellow will contribute to projects involving:

  • Development and application of sophisticated tumor models
  • Functional genomics and gene regulatory biology
  • Computational and systems biology approaches
  • Advanced imaging and spatial analysis technologies
  • Cancer biophysics
  • Discovery and evaluation of novel therapeutic strategies
  • Integration of multi-omic and translational datasets

Qualifications

We are seeking candidates with a PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree and demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas:

  • Cellular biology
  • Molecular biology
  • Cancer biology
  • Functional genomics
  • In vivo modeling
  • Advanced microscopic imaging
  • Neurobiology or developmental biology

Experience with animal models, genome engineering, advanced molecular techniques, or computational analysis is highly desirable. Successful candidates should possess strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for innovative translational cancer research.

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About St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is a global leader in the research and treatment of pediatric cancer and other life-threatening diseases of childhood.

Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, St. Jude is the first and only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. St. Jude has been named a top pediatric cancer hospital on U.S. News & World Report’s annual "Best Hospitals" list and named to Fortune magazine’s "100 Best Companies to Work For" list.

Research and treatments developed at St. Jude are shared to help improve the survival rate for children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases worldwide. St. Jude is recognized as one of the world’s premier pediatric research and treatment institutions with a focus on acute lymphoblastic leukemia, brain tumors and infectious diseases. With eight affiliate clinics across the country, St. Jude treats about 8,600 children each year. Beyond the United States, the institution’s St. Jude Global initiative seeks to improve health care for children with life-threatening disease worldwide.

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Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Memphis, Tennessee
Year Founded
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