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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Microbiology, Proteomics, and Structural Biology (Moreno Lab) St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Molecular Biology
Funding
Competitive postdoctoral salary starting at $72,500 per year, with comprehensive benefits and generous relocation assistance. The post is at St. Jude and appears to be a funded employment position rather than a self-funded role.
Deadline
Dec 24, 2026
Country
United States
University
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is advertising a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in the Moreno Lab led by Dr. Salvador Almagro-Moreno in the Department of Host-Microbe Interactions. The work is based in Memphis, Tennessee, United States.
The project focuses on the emergence and evolution of bacterial pathogens, especially members of the Vibrionaceae, with particular emphasis on Vibrio cholerae and Vibrio vulnificus. The research sits at the intersection of microbiology, host-pathogen interactions, proteomics, and structural biology, and aims to understand the molecular logic of pathogen emergence, virulence regulation, colonization, and dispersal.
The successful candidate will lead studies that combine molecular microbiology, mass spectrometry-based proteomics, and structural approaches to map microbial toxins and protein complexes in their native cellular contexts. The role involves designing and executing experiments, analyzing large-scale proteomic datasets, interpreting results, and contributing to novel projects and proposals. Collaboration with microbiologists, structural biologists, computational modelers, and chemical biologists is a key feature of the position.
Eligibility highlights include a Ph.D. in microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, structural biology, or a related field, plus a strong foundation in molecular biology, bacteriology, or proteomics. Experience with protein complex analysis, crosslinking chemistry, cryo-EM, integrative modeling, or computational protein-structure analysis is preferred but not required. The post also values scientific productivity, critical thinking, strong communication, independence, teamwork, and mentoring ability.
The position offers a competitive salary starting at $72,500 per year, comprehensive benefits, and generous relocation assistance. No specific application deadline beyond the posted closing date was provided in the text other than 24 Dec 2026. Applicants should apply via the Nature Careers website / external application portal.
Funding details
Competitive postdoctoral salary starting at $72,500 per year, with comprehensive benefits and generous relocation assistance. The post is at St. Jude and appears to be a funded employment position rather than a self-funded role.
What's required
Ph.D. in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Structural Biology, or a related discipline. Candidates should have a strong foundation in molecular biology, mass spectrometry-based proteomics, or chemical probe development. Prior experience with protein complex analysis, crosslinking chemistry, or integrative modeling is advantageous but not required. Applicants should have a strong publication record, exceptional communication and organizational skills, willingness to work in a team atmosphere, willingness to train junior scientists, strong multitasking abilities, demonstrated scientific productivity, critical thinking, collaborative research experience, and the ability to design and execute experiments independently.
How to apply
Apply on the Nature Careers website by using the "Apply on website" link, which redirects to the external application portal. Submit the application before the closing date.
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