Postdoctoral Research Associate- Training Program in Pediatric Immuno-Oncology and Immunotherapy

We are seeking a highly motivated and creative candidate for a fully supported postdoctoral fellowship to develop immune‑based therapies.

The research focuses on developing cell‑based immunotherapies for pediatric tumors using genetic engineering approaches to make immune cells cancer‑specific and enhance their effector functions. Genetically modified immune cells will be studied in preclinical models with special emphasis on how adoptively transferred cells interact with tumor cells, the tumor microenvironment, and resident immune cells.

• Develop cell‑based immunotherapies for pediatric tumors.
• Use genetic engineering to render immune cells cancer‑specific and improve their effector function.
• Study genetically modified immune cells in preclinical models.
• Investigate interactions between adoptively transferred cells, tumor cells, the tumor microenvironment, and resident immune cells.

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, genomics, immunology, or a related area.
• Strong publication record and excellent communication skills.
• Strong background in immunology and cell biology, with emphasis on cellular immunology and genetic manipulation of mammalian cells.
• Experience in generating and evaluating human or murine immune cells, gene editing, single‑cell transcriptomics, flow cytometry, and murine solid tumor models.
• Prospective postdocs or early‑stage postdoctoral trainees (within 1–2 years of Ph.D. conferral).
• Applicants must hold a Ph.D., MD, DO, Pharm
  
  D, DVM, or equivalent degree in a relevant field at the time of appointment.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens, U.S. noncitizen nationals, or permanent residents at the time of appointment.

• Applicants should be prospective postdocs or within 1–2 years of Ph.D. conferral.
• Applicants must hold the required degrees and citizenship status as listed above.
• Strong immunology and cellular immunology expertise is required.

St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer.