Postdoc: T-Cell Immunotherapy for Pediatric Cancers

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

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital invites applications for a fully supported postdoctoral fellowship to develop immune-based therapies, focusing on T-cell–based approaches for pediatric solid and brain tumors. The successful candidate will join a collaborative lab that values respect and professional growth.

Research emphasizes genetic engineering to target cancer cells and enhance effector function, evaluated in preclinical models with translational goals to early-phase clinical testing.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, genomics, immunology or related field.
• Strong immunology and cellular biology background with genetic manipulation of mammalian cells.
• Applicants with experience in generating and evaluating human or murine immune cells are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Develop immune-based therapies and T-cell–based approaches.
• Work with preclinical models to study interactions with tumor cells and microenvironment.
• Aim to translate strategies into early phase clinical testing.

Skills

Publication record

Communication skills

Immunology background

Genetics background

Education

PhD in molecular biology/cell biology/genetics/genomics/immunology

Tools

Flow cytometry

Gene editing

Single-cell transcriptomics

Job description

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital invites applications for a fully supported postdoctoral fellowship to develop immune-based therapies, focusing on T-cell–based approaches for pediatric solid and brain tumors. The successful candidate will join a collaborative lab that values respect and professional growth.

Research emphasizes genetic engineering to target cancer cells and enhance effector function, evaluated in preclinical models with translational goals to early-phase clinical testing.