Postdoctoral Research Associate - Oncology
About The Position
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is offering a postdoctoral fellowship in Dr. Charles Roberts’ laboratory in the Division of Molecular Oncology in Memphis, Tennessee. The Roberts laboratory studies SWI/SNF (BAF) chromatin remodeling complexes, how they regulate chromatin, transcriptional control, and lineage specification, and how mutations in their subunits contribute to cancer. The research also seeks to identify vulnerabilities caused by SWI/SNF mutations that could create new therapeutic opportunities. The postdoctoral fellow will join a well-funded team of postdoctoral scientists, graduate students, technologists, senior scientists, and bioinformaticians. The position offers training in scientific thinking, grant and manuscript writing, and effective presentation, along with the opportunity to develop independent ideas in a rigorous, supportive environment. Fellows can access the expertise and technology of the Division of Molecular Oncology and St. Jude’s research cores, and receive a yearly professional development allowance for travel to scientific meetings.
Requirements
- Recently earned or expect to earn a Ph.D.
- Published in peer-reviewed journals.
- Strong background in molecular biology, genetics/epigenetics, cell biology, and/or cancer biology.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research on SWI/SNF (BAF) chromatin remodeling complexes and their roles in chromatin regulation, transcriptional control, lineage specification, and cancer.
- Investigate mechanisms by which mutations in SWI/SNF subunits drive cancer formation.
- Seek vulnerabilities associated with SWI/SNF mutations that may reveal therapeutic opportunities.
- Develop scientific thinking and skills in grant writing, manuscript writing, and effective presentation.
- Develop and pursue scientific ideas in a rigorous and supportive research environment.
Benefits
- Yearly Professional Development Allowance for travel to scientific meetings.
- Training in scientific thinking, grant writing, manuscript writing, and effective presentation.
- Access to St. Jude’s research expertise, technology, and core resources.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
