Postdoctoral Fellow — Breast Cancer Initiation & Mammary Biology

St. Jude; Lauderdale Courts (TN); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 65.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, dos Santos laboratory seeks a highly motivated postdoctoral research associate to investigate cellular and molecular mechanisms regulating mammary gland biology and breast cancer susceptibility.

The successful candidate will lead an independent but collaborative project using mouse models, mammary organoids, single-cell genomics, and imaging approaches to study breast cancer initiation and progression and to define how systemic signals

Qualificações

• PhD or MD/PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in a relevant biomedical field.
• Strong record of independent research productivity and publications.
• Experience with at least one of the listed techniques (mouse models, organoids, molecular/cellular biology, microscopy, flow cytometry, single-cell genomics, epigenomics, computational analysis).

Responsabilidades

• Design, conduct, analyze, and interpret independent research projects.
• Use mouse models, organoid systems, and mammalian cell culture.
• Perform molecular, cellular, imaging, and functional assays related to mammary gland and cancer biology.
• Collaborate with computational scientists to analyze genomic datasets.
• Maintain rigorous experimental records and present findings at meetings.
• Prepare manuscripts and grant applications.
• Mentor junior laboratory members and contribute to a collaborative lab environment.

Conhecimentos

Independent research

Scientific productivity

Communication skills

Formação

PhD/MD/MD-PhD

Ferramentas

Mouse models

Organoid culture

Molecular biology

Microscopy

Flow cytometry

Single-cell genomics

Epigenomics

Computational analysis

Descrição da vaga

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, dos Santos laboratory seeks a highly motivated postdoctoral research associate to investigate cellular and molecular mechanisms regulating mammary gland biology and breast cancer susceptibility.

The successful candidate will lead an independent but collaborative project using mouse models, mammary organoids, single-cell genomics, and imaging approaches to study breast cancer initiation and progression and to define how systemic signals