St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (St. Jude)
Faculty Position - Comprehensive Cancer Center
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (St. Jude), Memphis, Tennessee, us, 37544
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
The Comprehensive Cancer Center
at
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
is launching a major recruiting effort for multiple laboratory-based faculty at the FULL, ASSOCIATE and ASSISTANT levels as we undergo a significant expansion of our basic and translational research programs. We are seeking creative and collaborative scientists with vibrant research programs focused on 1) diverse areas of basic science with relevance for cancer; 2) translational, laboratory-based investigation related to
pediatric brain tumors
and
solid tumors ; and 3) translational, laboratory-based investigation related to
hematological malignancies
as part of a newly formed Center for Excellence in Leukemia Studies.
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is a world-class research institution dedicated to pediatric cancer and other catastrophic diseases of childhood. We are the first and only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children and have been recognized with the highest possible ranking of “exceptional” in our two most recent five-year reviews by the NCI. Our mission is to advance research and cures for pediatric cancer, the number one cause of death by disease for U.S. children past infancy.
St. Jude is a highly interactive environment offering its faculty a remarkable opportunity to perform cutting-edge independent and collaborative research while receiving long-term institutional support past start-up to facilitate innovation and discovery. As a member of the Cancer Center, you will also have access to extensive, state-of-the-art shared resources staffed by PhD-level scientists and will join a collaborative network of basic, translational, and clinical investigators conducting high-impact, interdisciplinary research. Investigators have access to resources developed at St. Jude relevant to pediatric cancer, including genomic data in St. Jude Cloud and extensive repositories of patient-derived xenografts matched to primary patient samples and data.
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, please contact:
CCCFacultySearch@stjude.org or sent to:Charles W. M. Roberts, MD, PhDDirector, Comprehensive Cancer CenterExecutive Vice Presidentc/o Bilqis RockSt. Jude Children’s Research Hospital262 Danny Thomas Place, MS 281Memphis, Tennessee, 38105
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has a diverse, global patient population and workforce, built on the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our founder Danny Thomas envisioned a hospital that would treat children of the world—regardless of race, religion or a family’s ability to pay. Learn more about our history and commitment .
Today, we continue the mission to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. As we accelerate this progress globally, we believe our legacy of diversity, equity and inclusion is foundational to success. With the commitment of leaders at all levels of the organization, we strive to ensure the St. Jude culture, leadership approaches and talent processes are equitable and culturally responsive.
St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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The Comprehensive Cancer Center
at
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
is launching a major recruiting effort for multiple laboratory-based faculty at the FULL, ASSOCIATE and ASSISTANT levels as we undergo a significant expansion of our basic and translational research programs. We are seeking creative and collaborative scientists with vibrant research programs focused on 1) diverse areas of basic science with relevance for cancer; 2) translational, laboratory-based investigation related to
pediatric brain tumors
and
solid tumors ; and 3) translational, laboratory-based investigation related to
hematological malignancies
as part of a newly formed Center for Excellence in Leukemia Studies.
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is a world-class research institution dedicated to pediatric cancer and other catastrophic diseases of childhood. We are the first and only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children and have been recognized with the highest possible ranking of “exceptional” in our two most recent five-year reviews by the NCI. Our mission is to advance research and cures for pediatric cancer, the number one cause of death by disease for U.S. children past infancy.
St. Jude is a highly interactive environment offering its faculty a remarkable opportunity to perform cutting-edge independent and collaborative research while receiving long-term institutional support past start-up to facilitate innovation and discovery. As a member of the Cancer Center, you will also have access to extensive, state-of-the-art shared resources staffed by PhD-level scientists and will join a collaborative network of basic, translational, and clinical investigators conducting high-impact, interdisciplinary research. Investigators have access to resources developed at St. Jude relevant to pediatric cancer, including genomic data in St. Jude Cloud and extensive repositories of patient-derived xenografts matched to primary patient samples and data.
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, please contact:
CCCFacultySearch@stjude.org or sent to:Charles W. M. Roberts, MD, PhDDirector, Comprehensive Cancer CenterExecutive Vice Presidentc/o Bilqis RockSt. Jude Children’s Research Hospital262 Danny Thomas Place, MS 281Memphis, Tennessee, 38105
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has a diverse, global patient population and workforce, built on the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our founder Danny Thomas envisioned a hospital that would treat children of the world—regardless of race, religion or a family’s ability to pay. Learn more about our history and commitment .
Today, we continue the mission to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. As we accelerate this progress globally, we believe our legacy of diversity, equity and inclusion is foundational to success. With the commitment of leaders at all levels of the organization, we strive to ensure the St. Jude culture, leadership approaches and talent processes are equitable and culturally responsive.
St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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