Postdoctoral Research Associate - Surgery
Job in
Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, 37544, USA
Listed on 2026-07-06
Listing for:
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-06
Job specializations:
-
Research/Development
Research Scientist, Clinical Research, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Medical Science
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Postdoctoral Research Associate - Surgery
Location:
Memphis, TN
Category:
Postdoc
Department:
Surgery
Shift: Weekday Day
Position Type:
Full Time
Scheduled Weekly
Hours:
40
Job Reference: JR6928
Job DescriptionThe Yang Lab in the Department of Surgery e Children’s Research Hospital is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join our translational research team. The research focuses on understanding the novel functions of fusion transcriptional factors in rhabdomyosarcoma. This work is highly mechanistic and translational, leveraging cutting-edge genetic, epigenetic, cellular and pharmacologic tools to inform better therapies using human and genetic models.
Key Responsibilities- Design and conduct experiments investigating the mechanism of chimeric transcriptional factors in regulating gene transcription.
- Evaluate preclinical efficacy of immunomodulators and the underlying mechanism.
- Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team including cancer biologists and clinicians.
- Present findings at national and international meetings and contribute to manuscript preparation and grant proposals.
- A Ph.D. (or nearing completion) in molecular biology, cancer biology, biochemistry, developmental biology, immunology, or related fields.
- Experience with mouse models, genome editing is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills, critical thinking, and a collaborative mindset.
- A strong publication record demonstrating scientific rigor and productivity.
St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
#J-18808-LjbffrPosition Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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