St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Senior Scientist-Immunology, Vaccinology, Infection
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee, us, 37544
Senior Scientist position in Dr. Victor J. Torres' Laboratory to study immune response to infection.Infectious diseases are the leading cause of death in children. To confront this, and advance cures and means of prevention, the
Department of Host-Microbe Interactions
has been created at
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital . The new Department is focused on fundamental research in the areas of antimicrobial resistance, host-microbe interactions, and immunity.A
Senior Scientist
position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Victor J. Torres, the chair of the Department of Host-Microbe Interactions at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.The Torres lab is interested in dissecting the complex interactions between pathogenic bacteria and the mammalian host. Currently, the lab is studying
Staphylococcus aureus
and
Enterobacter cloacae
complex infections. We take advantage of multidisciplinary approaches and combine techniques from bacteriology, genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, cellular biology, and immunology with primary tissue culture models and a variety of murine models of infection, to address our favorite questions. Our goal is to understand the basic principles of bacterial pathogenesis to discover targets that could be exploited for the generation of much-needed therapies.We are looking for an exceptional Sr. Scientist to help us lead studies aimed at understanding the immune response to bacterial infections. The individual is expected to lead projects that have both fundamental and translational components. A PhD or equivalent, and extensive postdoctoral research experience are required. Extensive experience with murine models of infection and flow cytometry techniques to assess the immune response to infection is required. Applicants should have a strong publication record, exceptional communication and organizational skills, willingness to work in a team atmosphere, willingness to train junior scientists, and should have excellent multitasking abilities.Minimum Education and/or Training:Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific area is requiredMinimum Experience:Ten (10) years relevant post-degree work experience is requiredEight (8) years of relevant post-degree work experience is required with a Master's degreeSix (6) years of relevant post-degree work experience is required with a PhDCompensation:
In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $104,000 - $186,160 per year for the role of Senior Scientist-Immunology, Vaccinology, Infection.St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer.No Search Firms:
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St. Jude via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Jude.
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Department of Host-Microbe Interactions
has been created at
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital . The new Department is focused on fundamental research in the areas of antimicrobial resistance, host-microbe interactions, and immunity.A
Senior Scientist
position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Victor J. Torres, the chair of the Department of Host-Microbe Interactions at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.The Torres lab is interested in dissecting the complex interactions between pathogenic bacteria and the mammalian host. Currently, the lab is studying
Staphylococcus aureus
and
Enterobacter cloacae
complex infections. We take advantage of multidisciplinary approaches and combine techniques from bacteriology, genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, cellular biology, and immunology with primary tissue culture models and a variety of murine models of infection, to address our favorite questions. Our goal is to understand the basic principles of bacterial pathogenesis to discover targets that could be exploited for the generation of much-needed therapies.We are looking for an exceptional Sr. Scientist to help us lead studies aimed at understanding the immune response to bacterial infections. The individual is expected to lead projects that have both fundamental and translational components. A PhD or equivalent, and extensive postdoctoral research experience are required. Extensive experience with murine models of infection and flow cytometry techniques to assess the immune response to infection is required. Applicants should have a strong publication record, exceptional communication and organizational skills, willingness to work in a team atmosphere, willingness to train junior scientists, and should have excellent multitasking abilities.Minimum Education and/or Training:Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific area is requiredMinimum Experience:Ten (10) years relevant post-degree work experience is requiredEight (8) years of relevant post-degree work experience is required with a Master's degreeSix (6) years of relevant post-degree work experience is required with a PhDCompensation:
In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $104,000 - $186,160 per year for the role of Senior Scientist-Immunology, Vaccinology, Infection.St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer.No Search Firms:
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St. Jude via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Jude.
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