Postdoctoral Research Fellow — Pathogen Emergence

Thecentermemphis; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation starting at $

Job summary

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to lead studies on the molecular and ecological drivers of pathogen emergence, focusing on Vibrio species.

The successful candidate will design and execute experiments at the interface of molecular microbiology, host–pathogen interactions and structural biology, analyze large-scale proteomic data, and interpret results. Applicants should hold a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Structural Biology, or a related field.
• Strong foundation in molecular biology and proteomics.
• Experience with protein complex analysis, crosslinking chemistry, or integrative modeling is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead studies on molecular and ecological drivers of pathogen emergence.
• Design and execute experiments at the interface of molecular microbiology, host–pathogen interactions and structural biology.
• Analyze large-scale proteomic data and interpret results.

Skills

Molecular biology

Microbiology

Structural biology

Bacteriology techniques

Experimental design

Data analysis

Written communication

Teamwork

Education

Ph.D. in Microbiology or related field

Tools

Mass spectrometry

Crosslinking chemistry

Cryo-EM

Job description

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to lead studies on the molecular and ecological drivers of pathogen emergence, focusing on Vibrio species.

The successful candidate will design and execute experiments at the interface of molecular microbiology, host–pathogen interactions and structural biology, analyze large-scale proteomic data, and interpret results. Applicants should hold a Ph.D.