Postdoctoral Fellow — Pediatric T-Cell Immunotherapy

St. Jude; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN, is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral research associate to join the Gottschalk Laboratory.

The fellow will contribute to developing immune-based T-cell therapies for pediatric solid and brain tumors and will work within a collaborative, respectful lab culture. The project emphasizes genetic engineering to enhance cancer specificity and effector function, with aims toward early Phase clinical testing.

Qualifications

• Strong publication record and excellent communication skills.
• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, genomics, immunology, or a related area.
• Experience in generating and evaluating human or murine immune cells, gene editing, single cell transcriptomics, flow cytometry, and murine solid tumor models is strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Develop T-cell-based therapies for pediatric solid and brain tumors.
• Work in a collaborative lab focused on immune-based therapies and translate approaches into early phase clinical testing.
• Contribute to building a culture of respect and collaboration within the Gottschalk Laboratory.

Skills

Immunology background

Cell biology

Genetic manipulation

Single cell transcriptomics

Flow cytometry

Genetic editing

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent in molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, genomics, immunology or related area

Job description

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN, is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral research associate to join the Gottschalk Laboratory.

The fellow will contribute to developing immune-based T-cell therapies for pediatric solid and brain tumors and will work within a collaborative, respectful lab culture. The project emphasizes genetic engineering to enhance cancer specificity and effector function, with aims toward early Phase clinical testing.