Postdoc: GPCR Signaling & Single‑Molecule Biophysics

St Jude Children's Research Hospital; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis seeks a motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate for studies on GPCR signaling fidelity. The role involves independent project leadership and collaboration within an interdisciplinary environment.

Candidates should have a recent PhD in life or physical sciences, and experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, and quantitative analysis. Strong communication skills are essential to present complex insights clearly.

This position supports a mission-driven research community committed to advancing innovative cancer treatments.

Qualifications

• Recent PhD graduate (not more than 3 years ago).
• Experience in GPCR signaling studies and/or single-molecule fluorescence analyses preferred.
• Ability to analyze data and test hypotheses independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead experimental design, execution, and data analysis for GPCR studies.
• Engineer and isolate samples of GPCRs for assays.
• Collaborate and present findings to interdisciplinary teams.
• Train and mentor students and staff.

Skills

Molecular biology

Biochemistry of membrane proteins

Quantitative biophysical approaches

Computational approaches

Leadership skills

Education

Ph.D. in life science or physical science

Job description

St Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis seeks a motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate for studies on GPCR signaling fidelity. The role involves independent project leadership and collaboration within an interdisciplinary environment.

Candidates should have a recent PhD in life or physical sciences, and experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, and quantitative analysis. Strong communication skills are essential to present complex insights clearly.

This position supports a mission-driven research community committed to advancing innovative cancer treatments.