Postdoctoral Research Associate - Functional and System Metabolism

About the role

The Postdoctoral positions are available in the lab of Dr. Jian Xu at the Department of Pathology and Center of Excellence for Leukemia Studies (CELS) at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The lab focuses on studying the metabolic processes that control stem cell development, blood disorders, and childhood cancers using high-throughput metabolomics, epigenomics, single-cell multiomics, (epi)genome editing, and preclinical models.

Responsibilities

• Employ high-throughput metabolomics, epigenomics, single-cell multiomics, (epi)genome editing, and preclinical models to define disease-associated metabolic and epigenetic programs that control stem cell development, and how these processes go awry in cancer progression.
• Work with cutting-edge metabolomics, genomics, molecular biology, and bioinformatics platforms, including in-house LC-MS and GS-MS-based metabolomic platforms, illumina sequencer, 10xGenomics single-cell technologies, and flow cytometry.
• Contribute to a multi-disciplinary and collaborative team setting with enthusiastic scientists from diverse backgrounds.

Requirements

• Hold a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree with a strong background in metabolism research, biochemistry, molecular biology, hematology/oncology, and/or a related field.
• Exhibit independence, flexibility, and creativity with a record of scientific productivity.
• Previous experience in metabolomics, computational biology, and/or hematology-oncology is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong background in metabolism research, biochemistry, molecular biology, hematology/oncology, and/or a related field.
• Experience with high-throughput metabolomics, epigenomics, single-cell multiomics, (epi)genome editing, and preclinical models.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team setting.

Skills

• High-throughput metabolomics
• Epigenomics
• Single-cell multiomics
• (Epi)genome editing
• Preclinical models
• Computational biology
• Molecular biology
• Genomics
• Metabolomics
• Flow cytometry

Benefits

• Equipped with cutting-edge platforms and resources.
• Opportunities for independent research and collaboration.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Contact

To apply, please send a CV, a short summary of research interest and experience, and a list of three references to: Jian Xu, Ph.D. Member, St. Jude Faculty St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Email: jian.xu@stjude.org