Open-Rank Discovery Investigator in Infectious Diseases

St. Jude; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis seeks innovative laboratory-based and computational investigators to advance understanding of infection, immunity, and host-pathogen biology. Appointments may be made at Assistant Member, Associate Member, or Member level based on experience.

Applicants will build an independent program, mentor trainees, and contribute to education and departmental strategy. The department emphasizes mechanistic discovery linked to urgent clinical questions with

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree is required.
• Demonstrated ability or strong potential to lead an independent research program.
• Commitment to rigorous, collaborative, and multidisciplinary science.

Responsibilities

• Establish and sustain a rigorous, innovative, externally funded research program.
• Publish influential scholarship and communicate discoveries to scientific and clinical audiences.
• Build productive collaborations across disciplines and platforms; mentor trainees and junior staff.
• Contribute to graduate education, scientific programs, and departmental strategy.

Skills

Independent leadership

Mentorship

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Data analysis

Education

PhD/MD/MD-PhD or equivalent

Tools

Genomics/Transcriptomics analysis

Computational biology

Job description

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis seeks innovative laboratory-based and computational investigators to advance understanding of infection, immunity, and host-pathogen biology. Appointments may be made at Assistant Member, Associate Member, or Member level based on experience.

Applicants will build an independent program, mentor trainees, and contribute to education and departmental strategy. The department emphasizes mechanistic discovery linked to urgent clinical questions with