Postdoctoral Research Associate - Immunology - Chi Lab

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

6d • 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. Former trainees of the Chi lab have been principal investigators in multiple academic institutions. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, ranked as a best children's hospital for pediatric cancer, offers an exceptional research and training environment with state-of-the-art facilities, along with competitive salaries and excellent benefits, to postdoctoral fellows. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is a world-class research institution dedicated to pediatric cancer and other catastrophic diseases of childhood. The first and only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. Our 300 faculty work across the spectrum of basic, translational, clinical, and population science in a highly collaborative multidisciplinary environment that includes a Nobel laureate and members of the National Academy of Science and the National Academy of Medicine. St. Jude is ranked on Fortune Magazine’s “Best Workplaces in Health Care & Biopharma” and Glassdoor’s “Best Places to Work,” and is located in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee, a vibrant and friendly city at the historic American crossroads of music, trade, food and culture. We are in pursuit of the brightest minds in biomedical sciences, individuals poised to contribute to our research progress.

Requirements

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

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

• State-of-the-art facilities
• Competitive salaries
• Excellent benefits
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree