Postdoctoral Research Associate- Childhood Hematological Malignancies Training Program

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

6d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Jude is seeking postdoctoral fellows for its NIH-sponsored Childhood Hematological Malignancies Training Program. The program uses St. Jude’s research infrastructure to prepare fellows to lead independent research programs in childhood hematological malignancies. Training spans genomic analysis, experimental modeling, translational science, and preclinical modeling, with an emphasis on translating genomic discoveries into experimental models and therapeutic advances. The program offers multidisciplinary training supported by faculty with diverse expertise. Each trainee receives a mentorship team of scientific and clinical investigators, participates in clinical shadowing, and attends lectures covering topics from genomic analysis to clinical trial design. Fellows are integrated with the St. Jude Comprehensive Cancer Center Hematological Malignancies Program, which coordinates the translation of basic science discoveries into clinical trials. St. Jude offers competitive stipends and benefits and supports professional development.

Requirements

Be a prospective postdoctoral researcher or in the early stages of postdoctoral training, within 1–2 years of PhD conferral.
Hold a PhD, MD, DO, PharmD, DVM, or equivalent degree in a relevant field 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, a solid publication record, and a demonstrated commitment to research.

Responsibilities

Participate in training in genomic analysis, experimental modeling, translational science, and preclinical modeling of childhood hematological malignancies.
Pursue research aimed at translating genomic discoveries into experimental models and therapeutic advances.
Work with a mentorship team of scientific and clinical investigators.
Participate in clinical shadowing and a lecture series covering childhood hematological malignancy research and clinical trial design.
Engage with the St. Jude Comprehensive Cancer Center Hematological Malignancies Program and its efforts to translate basic science discoveries into clinical trials.