Postdoctoral Research Associate - Oncology

St Jude Children's Research Hospital; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent children's research institution in Memphis, Tennessee, is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in Mark Hatley's lab focused on pediatric embryonal tumors. Ideal candidates will have a recent PhD or limited postdoctoral experience, with preferred skills in mouse models, cell biology, and molecular biology. The lab encourages a collaborative atmosphere and offers career development opportunities. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and references to the provided email address.

Qualifications

• Recent PhD or less than one year of postdoctoral research experience required.
• Experience with cell biology and molecular biology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a team member in a collaborative lab environment.
• Engage in research focused on pediatric embryonal tumors.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Experience in mouse models

Cell biology

Molecular biology

Education

PhD (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

A fully funded postdoctoral position is immediately available in Mark Hatley's laboratory in the Molecular Oncology Division of the Department of Oncology at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

About the Lab

The Hatley lab studies how normal development processes are perturbed to drive pediatric embryonal tumors using rhabdomyosarcoma as a model system. Our findings defined the cell of origin of rhabdomyosarcoma, a presumed skeletal muscle tumor, as an endothelial progenitor cell. The lab leverages genetically engineered mouse models, patient-derived xenografts, human and mouse tumor and primary cell lines, as well as human induced pluripotent stem cells as model systems to interrogate the underlying pathobiology of pediatric rhabdomyosarcoma.

The Hatley lab is a collaborative, interactive environment focused on scientific and career development of trainees. The lab supports a healthy work/life balance and diversity with a focus on career development. Four former postdocs are now tenure track Assistant Professors at academic institutions. Dr. Hatley was the 2019 mentor of the year at St. Jude. Successful applicants should have strong organizational and communication skills with drive and dedication to participate as a member of our team.

https://www.stjude.org/research/labs/hatley-lab.html

@HatleyLab

Qualifications / Minimum Experience

• The ideal candidate should have just received their PhD or have less than one year of postdoctoral research.
• Experience in mouse models, cell biology, and molecular biology is preferred.

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter describing research interests and accomplishments, CV and the names and addresses of three references to [e-mail].

St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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