Postdoc: Pediatric Bone Sarcoma Mechanisms & Genome Editing

ALSAC; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate in the Guenther Lab, Division of Molecular Oncology.

The ideal candidate will conduct rigorous mechanistic studies on novel oncogenes and tumor suppressors that drive pediatric bone sarcoma tumorigenesis, using GEMMs and xenograft models. MD and/or PhD in a biological sciences field is required, with interest in DNA damage repair and ALT biology; strong writing, collaboration, and independence are

Qualifications

• MD or PhD or equivalent in a biological sciences discipline is required.
• Interest/experience in DNA damage repair, replication stress, ALT biology, or working with GEMMs is encouraged.
• Strong writing and presentation skills; track record of academic productivity.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanistic cancer biology studies in pediatric bone sarcoma.
• Design and perform experiments using GEMMs, xenografts, and in vitro systems.
• Publish findings and contribute to grant applications; mentor junior trainees.

Skills

DNA damage repair

GEMMs

Pediatric cancer biology

Education

MD/PhD or equivalent in biological sciences

Job description

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate in the Guenther Lab, Division of Molecular Oncology.

The ideal candidate will conduct rigorous mechanistic studies on novel oncogenes and tumor suppressors that drive pediatric bone sarcoma tumorigenesis, using GEMMs and xenograft models. MD and/or PhD in a biological sciences field is required, with interest in DNA damage repair and ALT biology; strong writing, collaboration, and independence are