Postdoctoral Research Associate - Surgery
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital•Memphis, TN
•Onsite
About The Position
The Yang Lab in the Department of Surgery at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join its translational research team. The research focuses on understanding novel functions of fusion transcriptional factors in rhabdomyosarcoma. This highly mechanistic and translational work uses genetic, epigenetic, cellular, and pharmacologic tools to inform better therapies using human and genetic models.
Requirements
- Ph.D. or nearing completion in molecular biology, cancer biology, biochemistry, developmental biology, immunology, or a related field.
- Excellent communication skills, critical thinking, and a collaborative mindset.
- A strong publication record demonstrating scientific rigor and productivity.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with mouse models.
- Experience with genome editing.
Responsibilities
- Design and conduct experiments investigating how chimeric transcriptional factors regulate gene transcription.
- Evaluate the preclinical efficacy of immunomodulators and investigate their underlying mechanisms.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including cancer biologists and clinicians.
- Present findings at national and international meetings.
- Contribute to manuscript preparation and grant proposals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
