Postdoctoral Fellow, SWI/SNF Cancer Epigenetics

ALSAC; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

ALSAC invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in the Roberts laboratory of the Division of Molecular Oncology at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN.

The fellow will explore SWI/SNF (BAF) chromatin remodeling complexes and cancer epigenetics, gaining access to world-class core resources and mentorship, with opportunities to publish and present work. Candidates should have a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Ph.D. must have been recently earned or expected to be earned, with strong publications in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Background in molecular biology, genetics/epigenetics, cell biology, and/or cancer biology.

Responsibilities

• Receive rigorous training in scientific thinking, grant writing, manuscript writing, and effective presentation.
• Develop and pursue your own research ideas in a supportive, rigorous environment.
• Collaborate with postdocs, graduate students, technologists, and bioinformaticians to advance cancer epigenetics research.

Skills

Molecular biology

Genetics/epigenetics

Cell biology

Cancer biology

Bioinformatics

Education

Ph.D.

Job description

ALSAC invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in the Roberts laboratory of the Division of Molecular Oncology at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN.

The fellow will explore SWI/SNF (BAF) chromatin remodeling complexes and cancer epigenetics, gaining access to world-class core resources and mentorship, with opportunities to publish and present work. Candidates should have a Ph.D.