Postdoctoral Research Associate - Immunology - Wu lab

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

10d•Onsite

About The Position

A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the Wu Laboratory at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The Wu Lab investigates mechanisms maintaining intestinal homeostasis and host defense, focusing on immune-neuron communication in the gut, host-microbiota interactions, and regulation of intestinal epithelial barrier function during health and inflammation. Using molecular, cellular, immunological, and genomic approaches, the successful candidate will contribute to research relevant to inflammatory bowel disease and other immune-mediated disorders. The position offers opportunities for scientific discovery, multidisciplinary collaboration, and career development. St. Jude is a pediatric-focused research institution conducting basic, translational, clinical, and population science in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment. Postdoctoral trainees have access to shared resources and facilities, professional and career development programs, grant-writing workshops, individual development plans, teaching and mentoring opportunities, non-research career advancement programs, and a professional development allowance. The institution also offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, and a supportive postdoctoral community.

Responsibilities

Contribute to studies on intestinal homeostasis, host defense, immune-neuron communication, host-microbiota interactions, and intestinal epithelial barrier function.
Conduct research using molecular, cellular, immunological, and genomic approaches.