Postdoctoral Research Associate - Hematology

ALSAC; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is seeking a postdoctoral research associate to study erythropoiesis, gene regulation, and related cellular models using mouse, cell culture, and human cells. The role combines experimental work with data informatics to advance understanding of blood diseases.

You will develop independent projects under Dr. Weiss, with advisory support, and may mentor students or interns while pursuing grant writing, talks, and publications.

Qualifications

• Required skills: Passion for science; strong molecular biology and tissue culture abilities.
• Desired skills: Bioinformatic skills; animal husbandry experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze gene expression during erythropoiesis through molecular biology and informatics.
• Develop new cellular models for human blood disorders including sickle cell disease.
• Study roles for hypoxia inducible factor 1 (HIF1) during erythropoiesis with Dr. Ruopeng Feng.
• Independently conceive, plan, and execute research projects with mentorship from Dr. Weiss.
• Mentor appropriate students or interns when opportunities arise.
• Write grants, present talks, and prepare manuscripts under Dr. Weiss’s guidance.

Skills

Molecular biology

Tissue culture

Bioinformatics

Animal husbandry

Education

PhD or MD/PhD

Job description

A postdoctoral research associate position is available in the Weiss lab.

Healthy individuals produce billions of red blood cells each day in a process called “erythropoiesis”. The postdoctoral fellow will study the physiology and gene regulation of erythropoiesis using a number of different model systems, including tissue culture cells, mouse models and blood forming cells from deidentified human subjects. Understanding erythropoiesis better will allow us to develop new cures for common blood diseases that affect many individuals across the world.

Position Responsibilities:

• 1. Analyze gene expression during erythropoiesis through molecular biology and informatics.
• 2. Develop new cellular models for human blood disorder including sickle cell disease.
• 3. Study roles for hypoxia inducible factor 1 (HIF1) during erythropoiesis with Work with lab scientist Dr. Ruopeng Feng.
• The postdoctoral fellow will develop all aspects their independent research project, including conception and planning, experiments, interpretation and publication. Dr. Weiss and a local advisory committee will advise the fellow and oversee progress.
• There may be opportunities to mentor appropriate students or interns.
• Postdoctoral fellow is expected to write grants, give talks and prepare manuscripts under Dr. Weiss’ guidance.

Minimum Education and/or Training:

_ PhD or MD/PhD _

Special Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

Required skills : Passion for science and thirst for knowledge. Strong laboratory skills in molecular biology and tissue culture. Collaborative personality, willingness to help others, team player.

Desired skills : Bioinformatic skills, animal husbandry skills.

About the lab and St. Jude:

Dr. Weiss’s most important goals are to perform creative, transformative biomedical research and to train the next generation of top biomedical researchers. He has trained more than 45 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows from all over the world, most of whom have advanced to independent careers in academia or industry. Postdoctoral fellows will develop and execute their projects independently but with support from lab colleagues and Dr. Weiss. Fellows will learn to perform hypothesis driven research in a collaborative environment, write grants and publications and give presentations at national or international meetings.

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is a world-class research institution dedicated to pediatric cancer and other catastrophic diseases of childhood. The first and only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. Our 300 faculty work across the spectrum of basic, translational, clinical, and population science in a highly collaborative multidisciplinary environment that includes a Nobel laureate and members of the National Academy of Science and the National Academy of Medicine. St. Jude is ranked on Fortune Magazine’s “Best Workplaces in Health Care & Biopharma” and Glassdoor’s “Best Places to Work,” and is located in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee, a vibrant and friendly city at the historic American crossroads of music, trade, food and culture.

We are in pursuit of the brightest minds in biomedical sciences, individuals poised to contribute to our research progress. Other than access to top-quality scientists and mentors, as a postdoctoral trainee at St. Jude, you will have:

• A Blend of Academic Freedom and Industrial Efficiency : Access to shared resources and facilities led by expert scientists, coupled with cutting-edge technology, accelerates research productivity.
• Customized Professional and Career Growth : Experience specifically designed programs to enhance professional growth and career readiness empowering postdocs for success beyond their training. This includes access to grant writing workshops, individual development plans, teaching and mentoring opportunities, non-research career advancement programs, professional development allowance, and so much more.
• Competitive Compensation : Embark on your journey with a competitive salary starting at $72,500 a year, comprehensive benefits and generous relocation assistance, reflecting our commitment to recognize and invest in talent.
• A Sense of Community : St. Jude fosters a vibrant postdoc community that supports a well‑balanced life. A dynamic environment promotes connections and camaraderie among postdocs from all backgrounds.

St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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