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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Molecular Oncology and Cancer Biology St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in United States

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Postdoc

Field of study

Oncology

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Full-time postdoctoral position with competitive salary starting at $72,500 per year, comprehensive benefits, generous relocation assistance, and access to professional development resources. No tuition funding is mentioned because this is a salaried research appointment.

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United States

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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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Keywords

Oncology
Molecular Biology
Cancer Biology
Biology
Functional Genomics
Medical Science
Transcriptional Regulation
Chromatin Biology
Tissue Culture
Bioinformatic

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About this position

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is advertising a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in the Li Lab within the Division of Molecular Oncology, Department of Oncology, in Memphis, Tennessee, United States.

The project sits at the intersection of molecular oncology, cancer biology, transcriptional regulation, chromatin biology, and functional genomics. The lab studies dysregulated transcription of oncogenes in the context of the 3D chromatin niche, using drug-controlled degradable and oncogene-induced mouse tumor models, non-coding cis-regulatory elements, RNA-binding proteins, and lncRNAs. The role also includes opportunities to develop independent research, write grants, present talks, and prepare manuscripts.

Eligibility highlights: applicants should hold a PhD or MD/PhD and have strong laboratory skills in molecular biology and tissue culture. Experience with animal husbandry is encouraged, and willingness to learn bioinformatics is desired. The lab also values a collaborative, kind, team-oriented personality.

Funding and benefits: this is a full-time postdoctoral appointment with a competitive salary starting at $72,500/year, comprehensive benefits, generous relocation assistance, and access to professional development resources.

How to apply: submit a cover letter describing research interests and career goals, a CV, and contact information for three references (or three letters of recommendation). Applications and inquiries should be sent to [email protected], and the Workday application portal is linked in the post.

Funding details

Full-time postdoctoral position with competitive salary starting at $72,500 per year, comprehensive benefits, generous relocation assistance, and access to professional development resources. No tuition funding is mentioned because this is a salaried research appointment.

What's required

PhD or MD/PhD required. Strong background in molecular biology is expected, with strong laboratory skills in molecular biology and tissue culture. Experience with animal husbandry is highly encouraged. The lab also prefers a collaborative personality, kindness, teamwork, and willingness to learn bioinformatics skills.

How to apply

Prepare a cover letter describing your research interests and career goals, a CV, and contact information for three references or three letters of recommendation. Send the application and inquiries to [email protected], or use the Apply link to the Workday job portal.

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