Postdoctoral Research Associate - Developmental Neurobiology

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Lauderdale Courts (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Mack Laboratory in Memphis, TN. The role focuses on developmental neurobiology and pediatric brain tumor research, combining experimental and computational approaches.

The successful candidate will work on tumor models, functional genomics, advanced imaging, and translational cancer research in a highly interactive environment with collaboration across scientists and clinicians.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree.
• Expertise in cellular/molecular cancer biology or related fields.
• Experience with in vivo modeling, functional genomics, and imaging is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply sophisticated tumor models for pediatric brain cancers.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including scientists, clinicians, and data scientists.
• Translate research findings into potential translational therapeutic strategies.

Skills

Cellular biology

Molecular biology

Cancer biology

Functional genomics

In vivo modeling

Advanced microscopic imaging

Neurobiology

Education

PhD or MD/PhD

Job description

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Developmental Neurobiology

Location

Memphis, TN

Category

Postdoc

Department

Shift

Weekday Day

Position Type

Full Time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

JR7581

Job Description

The Mack Laboratory at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join a multidisciplinary team focused on understanding and treating pediatric brain tumors. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the cutting edge of tumor modeling, computational biology, advanced imaging technologies, and therapeutic development.

Our research program integrates innovative experimental and computational approaches to uncover the molecular mechanisms that drive aggressive pediatric brain cancers and translate these discoveries into novel therapeutic strategies. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with leading scientists, clinicians, and data scientists in a highly interactive and supportive research environment.

Research Areas

• Development and application of sophisticated tumor models
• Functional genomics and gene regulatory biology
• Computational and systems biology approaches
• Advanced imaging and spatial analysis technologies
• Cancer biophysics
• Discovery and evaluation of novel therapeutic strategies
• Integration of multi-omic and translational datasets

Qualifications

We are seeking candidates with a PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree and demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Cellular biology
• Molecular biology
• Cancer biology
• Functional genomics
• In vivo modeling
• Advanced microscopic imaging
• Neurobiology or developmental biology

Experience with animal models, genome engineering, advanced molecular techniques, or computational analysis is highly desirable. Successful candidates should possess strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for innovative translational cancer research.

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