Open-Rank Discovery Investigator — Pediatric Infectious Disease

Thecentermemphis; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous benefits

Job summary

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis seeks investigators to advance infection, immunity, and host-pathogen biology. Join a collaborative environment linking basic discovery to clinical questions and translational opportunities.

We welcome scientists at all career stages who will establish or expand rigorous, externally funded programs, mentor trainees, and contribute to graduate education while advancing pediatric infectious disease research.

Qualifications

• 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.
• History of or strong potential for sustained extramural funding.
• Experience integrating experimental, translational, or computational approaches.
• Evidence of leadership in collaborative research or scientific program development.

Responsibilities

• Establish and sustain a rigorous, innovative, and externally funded research program
• Publish influential scholarship and communicate discoveries to scientific and clinical audiences
• Build productive collaborations across disciplines and research 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, treatment, or immune health

Skills

Independent research leadership

Mentorship

Collaborative science

Multidisciplinary work

Education

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

Job description

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis seeks investigators to advance infection, immunity, and host-pathogen biology. Join a collaborative environment linking basic discovery to clinical questions and translational opportunities.

We welcome scientists at all career stages who will establish or expand rigorous, externally funded programs, mentor trainees, and contribute to graduate education while advancing pediatric infectious disease research.