Postdoctoral Research Associate - Splicing In Hepatoblastoma

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

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About The Position

A postdoctoral research associate position is available in the Yang Lab. The Yang Lab in Department of Surgery at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join our translational research team. The research focuses on understanding and targeting splicing factors in high-risk hepatoblastoma. This work is highly mechanistic and translational, leveraging cutting-edge genetic and pharmacologic tools in patient-derived xenografts and genetically engineered mouse models to inform better therapies.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. (or nearing completion) in molecular biology, cancer biology, biochemistry, developmental biology, immunology, or related fields.
• 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, genome editing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments investigating the role of splicing regulators in regulating therapy resistance by molecular, cellular, and biochemical techniques.
• Evaluate preclinical efficacy of splicing inhibitors in combination with standard therapies.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team including cancer biologists and clinicians.
• Present findings at national and international meetings and contribute to manuscript preparation and grant proposals.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees