Postdoctoral Research Associate - Immunology - Wu lab

Available in the Department of Immunology, Wu Laboratory at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

About the role

The Wu Lab investigates the mechanisms that maintain intestinal homeostasis and host defense, with a focus on immune-neuron communication in the gut, host-microbiota interactions, and the regulation of intestinal epithelial barrier function during health and inflammation. Using cutting-edge molecular, cellular, immunological, and genomic approaches, the successful candidate will contribute to studies with direct relevance to inflammatory bowel disease and other immune-mediated disorders. This position offers outstanding opportunities for scientific discovery, multidisciplinary collaboration, and career development in a world-class research environment.

About the institution

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is a world-class research institution dedicated to pediatric cancer and other catastrophic diseases of childhood. The first and only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. Our 300 faculty work across the spectrum of basic, translational, clinical, and population science in a highly collaborative multidisciplinary environment that includes a Nobel laureate and members of the National Academy of Science and the National Academy of Medicine.

St. Jude is ranked on Fortune Magazine’s “Best Workplaces in Health Care & Biopharma” and Glassdoor’s “Best Places to Work,” and is located in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee, a vibrant and friendly city at the historic American crossroads of music, trade, food and culture.

Benefits

• A blend of academic freedom and industrial efficiency: access to shared resources and facilities led by expert scientists, coupled with cutting-edge technology, accelerates research productivity.
• Customized professional and career growth: experience specifically designed programs to enhance professional growth and career readiness, including:
  • Grant writing workshops
  • Individual development plans
  • Teaching and mentoring opportunities
  • Non-research career advancement programs
  • Professional development allowance
• Competitive compensation: starting salary of $72,500 a year, comprehensive benefits, and generous relocation assistance.
• A sense of community: St. Jude fosters a vibrant postdoc community that supports a well-balanced life in a dynamic environment promoting connections and camaraderie among postdocs from all backgrounds.