Faculty Position - Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control at St Jude Children's Research

Faculty Position – Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – Memphis, TN

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is recruiting Faculty Members at the FULL, ASSOCIATE or ASSISTANT level as we expand our Department’s mission to conduct highly innovative clinical, biological, and population‑health sciences research (both observational and interventional studies) and translate our findings into effective strategies to avert or mitigate cancer‑treatment‑related complications and improve the quality of life of childhood cancer survivors.

We are seeking creative and collaborative scientists with vibrant research programs as we grow and further expand the mission. Our research uses state‑of‑the‑art approaches to assess and evaluate adverse outcomes and to design interventions to optimize health.

Our Department and associated Cancer Center Programs in the St. Jude Comprehensive Cancer Center encompass a diverse team of investigators with expertise in epidemiology/biostatistics, oncology/cardiology/neurology/nursing, genetics/bioinformatics, psychology/neuropsychology, exercise science/rehabilitation, symptoms/patient‑reported outcomes, and health behavior/health services research. We actively collaborate across Cancer Center Programs, engaging with both clinic‑ and laboratory‑based researchers to advance clinical care and knowledge on childhood cancer and associated late effects, encompassing biological, clinical, and social determinants and mechanisms.

Our Department houses the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study with over 38,000 childhood cancer survivors diagnosed from 1970‑1999 in North America, and the St. Jude Lifetime Cohort with over 6,000 clinically assessed childhood cancer survivors treated e Children’s Research Hospital since 1962. These foundational studies are funded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and provide unparalleled resources for research, including comprehensive characterizations of cancer treatment exposures, whole‑genome/whole‑exome sequencing of germline genomes, patient‑reported outcomes, and an extensive array of clinically, laboratory, and survey‑ascertained late‑effects outcomes and measurements.

Our Department also supports a strong T32 Postdoctoral program and a center‑wide staff of more than 130 members who maintain and expand the activities of the two cohort studies and many ongoing R01‑equivalent projects built on these cohorts.

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‑designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children, St. Jude has been recognized with the highest possible ranking of "exceptional" in our two most recent five‑year reviews by the NCI. We are committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community and strongly encourage applications from underrepresented groups and women.

St. Jude consistently ranks on Fortune Magazine’s "100 Best Places to Work For" and is No. 9 on the 2018 Glassdoor "Best Place to Work" list for companies with 1,000 or more employees. Located in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee, the hospital enjoys a vibrant and friendly city with mild winters, beautiful green outdoor spaces, and a high quality of life that has made Memphis one of the least expensive cities to raise a child, according to Money magazine.

St. Jude’s facilities and salaries are highly competitive, and a generous start‑up and benefit package is included.

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

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and a 2‑3 page summary of research interests directly online. For more information, contact greg.armstrong.

Gregory T. Armstrong
Chair, Epidemiology and Cancer Control
c/o Kim Harris
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place, MS 735, Memphis, Tennessee, 38105

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