Postdoctoral Research Associate - Molecular Oncology

Location: Memphis, TN | Department: Oncology | Position Type: Full Time | Shift: Weekday Day | Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

About the role

The Li Lab in the Division of Molecular Oncology, Department of Oncology at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join our research team. The candidate is expected to have a strong background in molecular biology and great enthusiasm for exploring scientific discovery in cancer biology. The successful candidate will leverage cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research technologies in drug-controlled, degradable, oncogene-induced mouse tumor models to study dysregulated transcription in oncogenesis, tumor maintenance, and metastasis.

Responsibilities

• Develop all aspects of an independent research project, including conception and planning, experiments, interpretation, writing, and publication
• Write grant proposals, give talks, and prepare scientific manuscripts under direct guidance of Dr. Li
• Participate in scientific discussions, 1:1 meetings, and lab meetings
• Mentor summer students, rotation students, or interns as opportunities arise

Requirements

• PhD or MD/PhD
• Passion for science and thirst for knowledge
• Strong laboratory skills in molecular biology and tissue culture
• Experience with animal husbandry (highly encouraged)
• Collaborative personality, kind to others, and a team player

Skills

• Willingness to learn bioinformatics skills (desired)

About the lab

Li Lab research focuses on understanding dysregulated transcriptional regulation of oncogenes within the three-dimensional (3D) chromatin niche in cancer. The lab conducts hypothesis-driven studies in three independent and complementary directions:

• Interrogating the complex function of chromatin architecture maintenance in primary tumors using a unique acute protein degradation mouse model
• Deploying functional genomics to investigate non-coding cis-regulatory elements, RNA-binding proteins, and related lncRNAs in regulating oncogene expression under the three-dimensional chromatin niche
• Developing novel tumor models, new methods, and advanced technologies to facilitate research of gene regulation

Lab homepage: https://www.stjude.org/people/l/chunliang-li.html

Benefits

• Access to shared resources and facilities led by expert scientists, coupled with cutting-edge technology
• Customized professional and career growth programs: grant writing workshops, individual development plans, teaching and mentoring opportunities, non-research career advancement programs, professional development allowance
• Comprehensive benefits package and generous relocation assistance
• Vibrant postdoc community supporting a well-balanced life with dynamic environment promoting connections across all backgrounds
• Institution: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital — world-class research institution dedicated to pediatric cancer and catastrophic diseases of childhood; first and only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children; highly collaborative multidisciplinary environment including a Nobel laureate and members of the National Academy of Science and National Academy of Medicine; ranked on Fortune Magazine's "Best Workplaces in Health Care & Biopharma" and Glassdoor's "Best Places to Work"

Pay

Competitive salary starting at $72,500 per year.

Schedule

Weekday Day shift, Full Time, 40 scheduled weekly hours.