Metabolism & Epigenetics Postdoc - Cancer & Stem Cells

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc. in Memphis invites applications for postdoctoral positions in Dr. Jian Xu's laboratory within the Department of Pathology and CELS to study metabolic regulation of stem cell development, blood disorders, and childhood cancers.

The lab employs high-throughput metabolomics, epigenomics, single-cell multiomics, genome editing, and preclinical models. Candidates should have a Ph.D. or M.D. with a strong metabolism background and a proven research record.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. and/or M.D. required with strong metabolism background.
• Experience in metabolomics, epigenomics, or related omics preferred.
• Strong independence, creativity, and productivity track record.

Responsibilities

• Conduct metabolism-focused research and experiments.
• Develop high-throughput multi-omics approaches.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary, collaborative team.
• Present findings and contribute to publications.

Skills

Metabolism research

Biochemistry

Molecular biology

Hematology/oncology

Computational biology

Education

Ph.D. or M.D.

Tools

LC-MS/GS-MS platforms

Illumina sequencing

10x Genomics single-cell

Flow cytometry

Job description

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc. in Memphis invites applications for postdoctoral positions in Dr. Jian Xu's laboratory within the Department of Pathology and CELS to study metabolic regulation of stem cell development, blood disorders, and childhood cancers.

The lab employs high-throughput metabolomics, epigenomics, single-cell multiomics, genome editing, and preclinical models. Candidates should have a Ph.D. or M.D. with a strong metabolism background and a proven research record.