Breast Cancer Biology Postdoc — Independent Research

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN, seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to investigate cellular and molecular mechanisms governing mammary gland biology and breast cancer susceptibility.

You will work with mouse models, organoids, and single-cell genomics within a collaborative Oncology lab. The successful candidate will design and lead an independent project, mentor junior staff, and contribute to a rigorous research program focused on breast cancer initiation and

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, MD/PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in cancer biology, molecular biology, cell biology, developmental biology, genetics, immunology, bioengineering, computational biology, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Design, conduct, analyze, and interpret independent research projects.
• Use genetically engineered mouse models, mammary transplantation assays, organoid systems, and mammalian cell culture.
• Perform molecular, cellular, imaging, and functional assays relevant to mammary gland and cancer biology.
• Collaborate with computational scientists to analyze single-cell RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, spatial, and other genomic datasets.
• Maintain rigorous and reproducible experimental records.
• Present findings at laboratory meetings, institutional seminars, and national or international conferences.
• Prepare manuscripts, fellowship applications, and research proposals.
• Mentor graduate students, research staff, and other junior laboratory members.
• Contribute to a rigorous, collaborative, inclusive, and intellectually engaging laboratory environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent research ability

Collaborative teamwork

Ethical research

Education

PhD, MD, MD/PhD

Tools

Mouse models

Organoid culture

Molecular biology

Microscopy

Flow cytometry

Single-cell genomics

Epigenomics

Computational analysis

Job description

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN, seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to investigate cellular and molecular mechanisms governing mammary gland biology and breast cancer susceptibility.

You will work with mouse models, organoids, and single-cell genomics within a collaborative Oncology lab. The successful candidate will design and lead an independent project, mentor junior staff, and contribute to a rigorous research program focused on breast cancer initiation and