Faculty Position - Department of Immunology

About the role

The Department of Immunology at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital seeks creative applicants with bold vision and demonstrated excellence in immunology research, including fundamental immune cell biology, tissue immunity, organismal immunity, systems and computational immunology, and synthetic immunology and immuno-engineering.

Responsibilities

• Conduct groundbreaking independent and collaborative research in immunology
• Translate fundamental discoveries into next-generation therapies for pediatric catastrophic diseases
• Participate in interdisciplinary research with basic, translational, and clinical investigators
• Access to cutting-edge shared resources and core facilities
• Collaborative network with basic, translational, and clinical investigators
• Opportunities to work with graduate students and teaching opportunities in St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC)
• Work in a vibrant and friendly city with mild winters and beautiful green outdoor spaces

Requirements

Minimum Education: Successful applicants must hold a PhD, MD, or equivalent degree, have at least three years of relevant postgraduate experience, and have a proven track record of productivity.

Qualifications

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong research background
• Track record of productivity
• Ability to collaborate effectively
• Interest in translational research

Skills

Essential skills include:

• Expertise in immunology research
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Benefits

St. Jude provides long-term institutional support past the start-up period to facilitate innovation and discovery. Shared resources and core facilities are available to support research and discovery efforts.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the job posting.

Contact Information

To apply, please submit the following items directly online:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Research Accomplishments and Future Plans (2 to 4 pages)
• Contact information for 3 references

Contact information: Joshua Roberts, Administrative Director
Email: joshua.roberts@stjude.org

Equal Opportunity Employer

St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No search firms.