Postdoctoral Research Associate (Mixed Computational Experimentalist) – Meyer Lab

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

144d • Onsite

About The Position

The Meyer Lab in the Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital seeks a postdoctoral researcher with expertise in both computational and experimental biology. The role focuses on reimagining how drug combinations are discovered and deployed in the clinic. The lab integrates high-throughput screening, computational models, and systems biology to investigate mechanisms of drug interactions in complex biological systems, particularly infectious disease.

The postdoctoral researcher will have the opportunity to drive an independent research project and contribute to systems pharmacology research in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment. The position is full-time and in person at St. Jude’s main campus in Memphis, Tennessee. The role provides access to state-of-the-art research facilities, including the High Throughput Bioscience Center and a high-performance computing environment, as well as professional development support and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in pharmacology, microbiology, chemical biology, or a related field.
• Experience designing, executing, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative experiments, including high-throughput screens.
• Experience with coding software such as Python, R, and GitHub.
• Strong communication skills.
• Desire to work in a team-oriented, interdisciplinary environment.
• Motivation and creativity, with willingness to take intellectual risks.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in biofilm biology, quantitative microscopy, and/or evolution of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, analyze, and interpret quantitative experiments, including high-throughput screens.
• Drive an independent research project contributing to systems pharmacology.
• Work in a team-oriented, interdisciplinary research environment to investigate drug interactions and combination therapies.

Benefits

• Highly competitive postdoctoral salaries, typically 20–25% above NIH guidelines.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Robust support for professional development.
• Access to state-of-the-art research facilities and a collaborative, supportive research environment.

What This Job Offers

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