Postdoctoral Research Associate - Immunology - Chi Lab

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation starting at $

Relocation assistance

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Immunology in the Chi Lab. The successful candidate will study immunobiology, immunometabolism and cancer immunology, focusing on metabolic regulation of the immune system and antitumor immunity.

Candidates should hold a recent Ph.D. in immunology or cell biology with at least one first‑author publication.

Qualifications

• Recent Ph.D. in immunology or cell biology.
• Publication record with at least one first-author paper.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to studies on immunobiology, immunometabolism and cancer immunology.
• Apply interdisciplinary approaches such as in vivo CRISPR screening, single-cell transcriptomics, proteomics and metabolomics.

Education

Ph.D. in immunology or cell biology

Job description

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Immunology - Chi Lab

Location

Memphis, TN

Category

Postdoc

Department

Shift

Weekday Day

Position Type

Full Time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

JR4780

Job Description

Immunology postdoctoral positions are available in Dr. Hongbo Chi's laboratory in the Department of Immunology at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

The Chi lab investigates immunobiology, immunometabolism and cancer immunology, by focusing on metabolic regulation of the immune system and the therapeutic impacts on cancer and other diseases. As metabolic pathways are inextricably connected to immunity and cancer, understanding these connections allows us to gain new insights into biological concepts and disease targets. We are particularly interested in investigating the metabolic programs (e.g. amino acid and lipid metabolism), signaling pathways (e.g. mTOR and nutrient signaling), and systems-level regulatory networks that regulate basic T cell and dendritic cell biology and antitumor immunity. To this end, we apply interdisciplinary strategies by integrating immunological and genetic approaches with cutting-edge systems immunology and functional genomics tools, including in vivo CRISPR screening, single-cell transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and network reconstruction.

Cell 187:205 (2024); Nature624:154 (2023); Nature620:200 (2023); Nature 623:1034 (2023); Nature Reviews Immunology23:363 (2023); Nature 607:135 (2022); Nature 600:308 (2021); Nature 595:724 (2021); Nature 591:306 (2021); Cell 184:1245 (2021); and Nature Reviews Immunology20:55 (2020);

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, ranked as a best children's hospital for pediatric cancer, offers an exceptional research and training environment with state-of-the-art facilities, along with competitive salaries and excellent benefits, to postdoctoral fellows. To find out more about our benefits for postdocs, check out thislink .

Highly motivated individuals with a recent Ph.D. in immunology or cell biology and publication records (minimum of one-first author publication in a peer-reviewed journal) are encouraged to apply.

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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