Postdoc, Computational Cancer Genomics (Pediatric)

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude's Abraham Lab is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to study gene dysregulation, chromatin composition, and genome organization in pediatric cancers.

The successful candidate will lead computational research projects, collaborate with chemists and molecular oncologists, and develop new analytical methods while adhering to lab standards. Appointment duration ranges from 1–2 years with potential renewal up to 5 years.

Qualifications

• PhD in bioinformatics, molecular biology, biochemistry, computer science, or related field.
• Applicants with a quantitative and biologically oriented PhD are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead computationally focused scientific research projects with increasing independence.
• Collaborate on project and analysis design under guidance of multiple PIs.
• Set task priorities across interconnected projects.
• Develop new computational methods.
• Adhere to field and lab standards for data analysis.
• Identify, process, organize, interpret, review, and report relevant data.
• Present research to colleagues inside and outside the institution; draft manuscripts with minimal supervision.

Skills

Computational biology

Bioinformatics

Data analysis

Programming (R/Python)

Chromatin analysis

Education

PhD in Bioinformatics or related field

Tools

bedtools

samtools

HiCPro

Tuxedo tools

Job description

St. Jude's Abraham Lab is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to study gene dysregulation, chromatin composition, and genome organization in pediatric cancers.

The successful candidate will lead computational research projects, collaborate with chemists and molecular oncologists, and develop new analytical methods while adhering to lab standards. Appointment duration ranges from 1–2 years with potential renewal up to 5 years.