Postdoctoral Research Associate - Training in Pediatric Cancer Survivorship Outcomes and Interv[...]

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking exceptional candidates for postdoctoral fellowship positions in pediatric cancer survivorship research. This role offers access to unique datasets and expertise within a top-ranked scientific environment. Fellows will engage in diverse research areas such as epidemiology, genetics, and neuroscience, while benefiting from superb mentoring and professional development opportunities. With a commitment to fostering growth, this organization provides competitive stipends and the chance to obtain a Master of Public Health. Join a premier research institution dedicated to improving outcomes for pediatric cancer survivors and making a significant impact in the field.

Benefits

Access to exceptional core facilities

Full tuition for Master of Public Health

Research opportunities in Central America and beyond

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• PhD, MD, DO, or PharmD in a relevant field required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in pediatric cancer survivorship.
• Access unique datasets and expertise in a top-ranked environment.

Skills

Communication Skills

Education

PhD

MD

DO

PharmD

Job description

St. Jude is seeking outstanding candidates for postdoctoral fellowship positions in pediatric cancer survivorship research. As a fellow, you will benefit from access to unique datasets and expertise; a top-ranked scientific environment; and superb benefits, mentoring, and professional development. Positions are available in diverse research areas, including epidemiology, genetics, computational biology, psychology and neuropsychology, neuroscience, exercise physiology, oncology, pharmacology, radiology, surgery and biostatistics. St. Jude leads two of the world’s largest pediatric survivorship research studies, St. Jude LIFE and the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study (CCSS).

Other benefits include:

1. Access to exceptional core facilities to help advance your research.
2. Opportunity to obtain a Master of Public Health in epidemiology or biostatistics with full tuition.
3. Opportunity to participate in St. Jude Global Pediatric Medicine conducting research in Central America, South America, Mexico, Eastern Mediterranean region, China, and Southeast Asia.

St. Jude offers highly competitive stipends and benefits and fosters professional development.

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, located in Memphis, Tennessee, is one of the world’s premier research and treatment centers for pediatric cancer and childhood disease. It is the first and only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children.

Minimum Requirements:

Successful applicants will have excellent communication skills and a PhD, MD, DO, or PharmD in a relevant field. Multiple positions are available, funded through a new T32 training grant from the National Cancer Institute or our institutional budget. Applicants to positions funded by the T32 training grant must be citizens or noncitizen nationals of the United States or have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence at the time of appointment.

St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer