Postdoctoral Research Associate - Molecular Oncology

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

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Li Lab in the Division of Molecular Oncology, Department of Oncology at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join our research team. The candidate is expected to have a strong background in molecular biology and great enthusiasm for exploring scientific discovery in cancer biology. The successful candidate will leverage cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research technologies in drug-controlled, degradable, oncogene-induced mouse tumor models to study dysregulated transcription in oncogenesis, tumor maintenance, and metastasis.

Requirements

PhD or MD/PhD
Strong laboratory skills in molecular biology and tissue culture.
Collaborative personality, kind to others, and a team player.

Nice To Haves

Passion for science and thirst for knowledge.
Experience with animal husbandry is highly encouraged.
Willingness to learn bioinformatics skills.

Responsibilities

Develop all aspects of their independent research project, including conception and planning, experiments, interpretation, writing, and publication.
Write grant proposals, give talks, and prepare scientific manuscripts under Dr. Li' direct guidance.
Mentor appropriate summer students, rotation students, or interns.

Benefits

Access to shared resources and facilities led by expert scientists, coupled with 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.
A vibrant postdoc community that supports a well-balanced life.