Open-Rank Discovery Investigator in Infectious Diseases

St. Jude; Lauderdale Courts (TN); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 210.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Department of Infectious Disease at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital invites applications from innovative laboratory-based and computational investigators to advance infection, immunity, and host-pathogen biology in pediatric contexts.

Successful candidates will develop independent, externally funded programs, publish influential work, mentor trainees, and collaborate across disciplines to translate discoveries into diagnostic and therapeutic advances for children.

Formación

• PhD, MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree.
• Record of scientific achievement and scholarly productivity appropriate to rank.
• Demonstrated ability or strong potential to lead an independent research program.
• Commitment to rigorous, collaborative, and multidisciplinary science.
• Commitment to mentorship and development of the scientific workforce.

Responsabilidades

• Establish and sustain an independent, externally funded research program.
• Publish influential scholarship and communicate discoveries to scientific and clinical audiences.
• Build productive collaborations across disciplines and platforms.
• Mentor trainees, postdoctoral fellows, staff scientists, and junior investigators.
• Contribute to graduate education, scientific programs, and departmental strategy.
• Advance discoveries with potential relevance to diagnosis, prevention, or treatment.

Conocimientos

Independent research leadership

Mentorship

Collaborative science

Educación

PhD, MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree

Descripción del empleo

The Department of Infectious Disease at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital invites applications from innovative laboratory-based and computational investigators to advance infection, immunity, and host-pathogen biology in pediatric contexts.

Successful candidates will develop independent, externally funded programs, publish influential work, mentor trainees, and collaborate across disciplines to translate discoveries into diagnostic and therapeutic advances for children.