Postdoctoral Research Associate
Quick answer
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is hiring a Postdoctoral Research Associate (Memphis, TN) with a Ph.D. in microbiology, molecular biology, or structural biology to investigate bacterial pathogens, with a competitive salary of $72,500 a year.
- Role
- Postdoctoral Research Associate
- Organization
- St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
- Location
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $72,500 a year
- Category
- Research & Evaluation
The role
A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Salvador Almagro-Moreno at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to investigate the molecular strategies of bacterial pathogens, focusing on Vibrio cholerae and Vibrio vulnificus.
What you'll do
- Lead research projects at the interface between molecular microbiology, host-pathogen interactions, and structural biology
- Design and execute experiments, analyze large-scale proteomic data, and interpret results
- Contribute to the development of novel projects and proposals
- Mentor junior researchers and contribute to collaborative, multi-lab projects
What it takes
- Ph.D. in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Structural Biology, or a related discipline
- Strong background in molecular biology, microbiology, or structural biology
- Extensive experience with bacteriology, advanced molecular microbiology techniques
- Demonstrated ability to design and execute experiments independently and to critically analyze data
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Commitment to scientific rigor, integrity, and teamwork in a multidisciplinary environment
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Comprehensive benefits, competitive salary, relocation assistance, access to grant writing workshops, individual development plans, teaching and mentoring opportunities, non-research career advancement programs, professional development allowance
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Memphis, Tennessee, at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
What is the compensation?
The position offers a competitive salary starting at $72,500 a year, with comprehensive benefits and relocation assistance.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Ph.D. in microbiology, molecular biology, or structural biology, and extensive experience in bacteriology and molecular microbiology techniques.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted through the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s official application process, with the application deadline being February 28, 2024.
Is the position remote?
The position is in-office and not remote eligible.
How to apply
Apply directly on St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
This listing is aggregated from a third-party source and its summary may be auto-generated, so details can be inaccurate or out of date. ForGood is not the employer and is not liable for the content — please verify everything on St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital's official posting before applying.
More Research & Evaluation roles
Meet people in Research & Evaluation
Upcoming conferences and workshops where people doing this kind of work get together.