Postdoctoral Research Associate - Immunology - Chi Lab

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Memphis, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Immunology postdoctoral positions are available in Dr. Hongbo Chi's laboratory in the Department of Immunology at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The Chi lab investigates immunobiology, immunometabolism and cancer immunology, by focusing on metabolic regulation of the immune system and the therapeutic impacts on cancer and other diseases. As metabolic pathways are inextricably connected to immunity and cancer, understanding these connections allows us to gain new insights into biological concepts and disease targets. We are particularly interested in investigating the metabolic programs (e.g. amino acid and lipid metabolism), signaling pathways (e.g. mTOR and nutrient signaling), and systems-level regulatory networks that regulate basic T cell and dendritic cell biology and antitumor immunity. To this end, we apply interdisciplinary strategies by integrating immunological and genetic approaches with cutting-edge systems immunology and functional genomics tools, including in vivo CRISPR screening, single-cell transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and network reconstruction. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital offers an exceptional research and training environment with state-of-the-art facilities, along with competitive salaries and excellent benefits, to postdoctoral fellows.

Requirements

• Recent Ph.D. in immunology or cell biology.
• Publication records (minimum of one-first author publication in a peer-reviewed journal).
• Highly motivated individuals.

Responsibilities

• Investigate immunobiology, immunometabolism and cancer immunology.
• Focus on metabolic regulation of the immune system and its therapeutic impacts on cancer and other diseases.
• Investigate metabolic programs (e.g. amino acid and lipid metabolism), signaling pathways (e.g. mTOR and nutrient signaling), and systems-level regulatory networks that regulate basic T cell and dendritic cell biology and antitumor immunity.
• Apply interdisciplinary strategies by integrating immunological and genetic approaches with cutting-edge systems immunology and functional genomics tools, including in vivo CRISPR screening, single-cell transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and network reconstruction.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Excellent benefits
• State-of-the-art facilities
• Access to shared resources and facilities led by expert scientists
• Cutting-edge technology
• Customized professional and career growth programs
• Grant writing workshops
• Individual development plans
• Teaching and mentoring opportunities
• Non-research career advancement programs
• Professional development allowance
• Competitive salary starting at $72,500 a year
• Comprehensive benefits
• Generous relocation assistance
• Vibrant postdoc community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree