Postdoc, Epigenomics & Gene Regulation in Pediatric Cancer

Thecentermemphis; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Abraham Lab at St. Jude is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to study gene dysregulation, chromatin composition, and genome organization in pediatric cancers. The successful candidate will lead computational projects, collaborate on study design, and develop new computational methods within a multidisciplinary team.

Initial appointment is 1–2 years with possible renewal up to 5 years. Strong emphasis on data analysis, high-throughput sequencing methods, and presenting research to

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Computer Science, or related field.
• PhD in a quantitative field (computational biology, bioinformatics, systems biology, genetics/genomics, statistics, mathematics, computer science) encouraged.
• Coding experience valued; wet-lab background considered with quantitative skills.
• Track record of scientific productivity (e.g., first-author paper) and experience with chromatin/expression analysis technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead computationally focused scientific research projects with increasing independence.
• Collaborate on project and analysis design under guidance of PIs.
• Set personal task priorities across multiple projects.
• Develop new computational methods.
• Adhere to lab standards for data analysis.
• Identify, process, interpret, and report relevant data.
• Direct data collection.
• Present research to colleagues and draft complex manuscripts with minimal supervision.
• Perform other duties to meet department goals.
• Maintain regular attendance, especially in-person at meetings and presentations.

Skills

Computational biology

Bioinformatics

Data analysis

Coding experience

Chromatin analysis

Gene regulation

Education

PhD in Bioinformatics or related

Tools

bedtools

samtools

HiCPro

Tuxedo tools

RNA-Seq analysis

Job description

The Abraham Lab at St. Jude is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to study gene dysregulation, chromatin composition, and genome organization in pediatric cancers. The successful candidate will lead computational projects, collaborate on study design, and develop new computational methods within a multidisciplinary team.

Initial appointment is 1–2 years with possible renewal up to 5 years. Strong emphasis on data analysis, high-throughput sequencing methods, and presenting research to