Postdoctoral Research Associate- Childhood Hematological Malignancies Training Program

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

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About The Position

St. Jude is seeking outstanding candidates for postdoctoral fellowship positions in its NIH-sponsored Childhood Hematological Malignancies Training Program. The program uses St. Jude’s research infrastructure to prepare postdoctoral fellows to lead independent research programs focused on childhood hematological malignancies, which remain a leading cause of cancer death despite improvements in survival.

Fellows receive training in genomic analysis, experimental modeling, translational science, and preclinical modeling. The enriched training experience includes faculty mentorship teams combining scientific and clinical investigators, clinical shadowing, and a lecture series covering topics from genomic analysis to clinical trial design. Trainees are integrated with the St. Jude Comprehensive Cancer Center Hematological Malignancies Program, which coordinates translation of basic science discoveries into clinical trials. St. Jude offers competitive stipends and benefits and supports professional development.

Applicants should be prospective postdoctoral fellows or be within the early stages of postdoctoral training, within 1–2 years of PhD conferral. At appointment, applicants must hold a relevant PhD, MD, DO, PharmD, DVM, or equivalent degree and be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Noncitizen National, or Permanent Resident. Strong communication skills, a solid publication record, and demonstrated commitment to research are required.

Requirements

• Be a prospective postdoctoral fellow or be in the early stages of postdoctoral training, within 1–2 years of PhD conferral.
• Hold a relevant PhD, MD, DO, PharmD, DVM, or equivalent degree at the time of appointment.
• Be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Noncitizen National, or Permanent Resident at the time of appointment.
• Have strong communication skills.
• Have a solid publication record.
• Demonstrate a commitment to research.

Responsibilities

• Participate in training in genomic analysis, experimental modeling, translational science, and preclinical modeling of childhood hematological malignancies.
• Develop the skills and knowledge needed to lead an independent research program in childhood hematological malignancy research.
• Engage with scientific and clinical investigator mentors, clinical shadowing, and lectures on topics including genomic analysis and clinical trial design.
• Integrate with the St. Jude Comprehensive Cancer Center Hematological Malignancies Program and its work translating basic science discoveries into clinical trials.

Benefits

• Highly competitive stipends and benefits
• Professional development support

What This Job Offers

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