Researcher or Sr Researcher - Center for Modeling Pediatric Disease | Memphis, TN

the opportunity to enhance their research skills and interests in a diverse, multidisciplinary group at the nexus of chemistry and biology. Accordingly, the opportunity exists for candidates to immerse themselves in world-class collaborations with leading experts in the fields of oncology, neuroscience, and infectious disease.

In addition, postdocs have access to a wealth of cutting-edge research core support services. Taken together, a St. Jude postdoc opportunity is an unbounded educational experience for trainees. The principal focus of the Neumann lab at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is developing novel radiomedicals with diagnostic and/or therapeutic potential toward improving

disease outcomes. We often develop radiomedicals with the goal of translating them into imaging agents for Positron Emission Tomography (PET) to better delineate disease and biological status.

Our lab utilizes synthetic organic chemistry and radiochemistry to synthesize these novel molecules and imaging agents. We then characterize their associated biological activity in relevant cell culture and live animal imaging studies with the goal of clinical translation. We frequently use PET/CT and PET/MRI to evaluate our novel imaging agents in live animals. However, we are now also utilizing Focused Ultrasound techniques to improve therapeutic delivery to the Central Nervous System by reversible

blood brain barrier disruption and sonodynamic therapy. Postdoctoral fellows at St.

Jude are entitled to incredible benefits including a 24% increase in salary compared to the standard PGY scale, sign-on bonus, a substantial annual allowance for professional development, a laptop computer, paid leave, relocation stipend and assistance, and a generous array of benefits including health, dental and vision coverage, and a retirement savings program. Other Information St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer To apply, please send your CV to the email address provided and include the job title in the email subject line. 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.

barriers. That's why we provide world-class facilities. State-of-the-art technologies. Extraordinary support. And a collaborative, bench-to-bedside environment where you can see, firsthand, how your science translates into survival for the children we serve.

Quite simply, at St. Jude, we encourage you to dream big and stop at nothing when it comes to finding cures and saving children. Job Responsibilities: Tracking the inventory of chemical compounds, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring the availability of compounds when needed. Managing the storage of compounds in St. Jude's internal repository, which may include researching and maintaining appropriate storage conditions (e. g.

temperature, humidity) and retrieving samples for CBT collaborators as requested. Preparing compounds for distribution to researchers, including dilution, aliquoting, or other sample handling procedures.

Reformatting new compound libraries, purchased or synthesized in-house. This includes the generation of assay-ready plates. Distributing samples to researchers while keeping track of the quantities sent and maintaining proper documentation. Recording and managing data related to compounds, including compound information, storage conditions, and usage records. Having a basic knowledge of analytical techniques used to characterize compounds and verify their identity and purity. Maintaining

up-to-date knowledge of industry techniques, hardware, labware, and software.

Utilizing compound management software to maintain an organized and searchable database of compounds in collaboration with the CBT Lead Discovery Informatics Center, including the internal request system in Share Point. Collaborating with scientists and researchers to understand their specific compound needs and developing protocols to ensure they receive the appropriate samples. Performing experiments to ensure that compounds are stored, handled, and distributed in compliance with safety regulations and best practices. Addressing issues related to compound degradation, contamination, or any discrepancies in compound records by performing experiments.

Collaborating with the CBT Compound Collection team, contributing to designing and organizing compound libraries for high-throughput screening or other applications. Using automation and robotic systems to improve compound management efficiency and accuracy. Reformat new libraries. Training lab personnel on compound management inventory, formatting, and delivery. Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific area is required. Minimum Experience: Two (2) years of relevant, post-degree work experience is required with a Bachelor's degree.

No experience is required with a Master's degree. Benefits Your health and well-being are important to us. That's why St. Jude Children's Research Hospital provides employees with high-quality benefits choices. We are committed to ensuring our benefits are competitive and affordable. St. Jude continues to cover medical premiums for employees and offers low additional costs for dependents. View all the benefits offered including Medical & Prescription Drug Plans, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, Financial Security, Retirement Plan, Living Well - Employee Wellness Program, Time Off Programs, Educational Benefits, Family Friendly Benefits, and Benefits Unique to St.

Jude. 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. View our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report to learn about the hospital's roots in diversity, equity and inclusion, where we are today and our aspirations for an even better future. Have More in Memphis Get the best of big-city amenities mixed with all the charm of a small-town feel when you live in Memphis.

From our world-renowned music scene to our eclectic mix of food and people. Memphis is a place our employees are proud to call home. Our region enjoys a cost of living more than 20% lower than the national average and our state places no personal income tax on wages. Plus, Memphians spend five hours less per year in their daily commute compared to the national average. Learn how you can " Have More in Memphis. " Other Information 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.

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platforms. Candidates with bioinformatic workflow experience are preferred. Although projects are loosely defined within the scope of the NIH R01 award, there are opportunities for new mutually agreed upon directions. Trainees will interact with a multidisciplinary team of translational and clinical scientists with multiple opportunities to present their work and develop their scientific and soft skills.

The lab includes Ph. D. -level staff, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students. Trainees from the Leggas lab have transitioned to academic, industry, or government positions. Other Information St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer To apply, please send your CV to the email address

provided and include the job title in the email subject line. 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.

achieve scientific objectives. Establishes best practice recommendations, creates educational materials, and participates in educational initiatives at the laboratory, departmental, and/or institutional level. The new Department of Host-Microbe Interactions is seeking a talented and highly motivated Principal Bioinformatics Research Scientist or Lead Bioinformatics Research Scientist with extensive experience in large-scale microbial genomic data analysis to create and direct the new Microbial Computational Genomics and Bioinformatics Laboratory at St.

Jude Children's Research Hospital. The Microbial Computational Genomics and Bioinformatics Laboratory's mission is to support initiatives

on microbial genomic, phylogenomic, and computational needs of researchers in the Department of Host-Microbe Interactions and the Center for Infectious Disease Research.

The laboratory is a major initiative backed by substantial support as a part of our institutional strategic plan and will be fully integrated with research in microbial evolution, microbial pathogenesis, virology, the microbiome, computational biology, and data sciences at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The focus of this position is on bacterial and viral genomics, using specimens and data obtained from our healthcare system to address key questions such as the acquisition of antimicrobial resistance, genome heterogeneity,

outbreaks, transmission, and the identification of potential targets for the generation of novel therapies.

This will be achieved using a combination of approaches, including: short-and long-read whole genome sequencing; phylogenomic, transcriptomic, and bioinformatics approaches involving electronic health data; and experimental data generated by collaborating partners. Data analysis will focus on answering clinical questions, generating insights to prevent infections, and building predictive models of disease susceptibility. The successful candidate will assemble a team of Ph. D. - and MS-level bioinformaticians and data scientists to a nalyze and interpret newly generated as well as existing large collections of microbial whole-genome sequences and metagenomes, using cutting-edge bioinformatics approaches to address project aims.

The director will present research findings at project meetings, scientific conferences, and outreach/training events. There will be opportunities to initiate new projects and collaborate with other groups at St. Jude, including clinicians, basic scientists, and data scientists. The ideal candidate should have: A Ph D and extensive postdoctoral experience in microbial genomics, phylogenomics, bioinformatics, computational biology, and data science.

A strong CV that includes high-profile publications in the field of computational biology and microbial genomics. Extensive expertise in analyzing, interpreting, and visualizing microbial genomics and microbiome datasets generated by high throughput sequencing technologies including short- (Illumina) and long-read- (e. g. Pac Bio and Oxford Nanopore) whole genome sequencing. Extensive experience performing statistical analyses of large microbial genomic datasets and validation of genomic pipelines. Expert-level proficiency in relevant programming languages such as R and Python, preferably in a High-Performance Computing (HPC) environment.

Preferably, proficiency in tools for ensuring reproducibility of pipelines, such as workflow management systems (e. g. nextflow or snakemake), and version control (e. g. git). Preferably, experience with database management systems such as My SQL. Extensive expertise in data integration and harmonization. Possess a deep understanding of essential bioinformatics concepts and algorithms, e. g. alignment, SNP nucleotide calling, classification of nucleotide and protein sequence, phylogenetics, and genomic assembly.

Previous experience working in the field of infectious diseases is preferred. Proven problem-solving skills and collaborative nature in fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Responsibilities: Develop and apply state-of-the-art computational approaches to characterize and assemble microbial genomes and metagenomes. Attract, recruit, and supervise staff to create a strong team for the operation of the Microbial Computational Genomics and Bioinformatics Laboratory. Collaborate with the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital data science initiative to develop computational pipelines for handling large, complex genomic datasets requiring custom approaches to accommodate project-specific analytical requirements.

Interface and collaborate with the IT department to develop and maintain capabilities for analysis, interpretation, and storage of the genomic data. Maintain a high level of professional expertise through familiarity with scientific literature and scientific networking. Create and implement educational and outreach programs to enhance microbial genomics capabilities and usage within the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital community. Train MS and Ph D level graduate students in microbial computational genomics.

Collaborate and enable external funding applications. Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in bioinformatics, cheminformatics, statistics/computer science (with a background in biological sciences or chemistry) or related field. Master's degree or Ph D preferred. Principal Bioinformatic Research Scientist Minimum Experience: Minimum Requirement: Bachelor's degree with 13+ years of relevant post-degree work in bioinformatics, cheminformatics, statistics/computer science (with a background in biological sciences or chemistry).

Experience Exception: Master's degree with 11+ years of relevant post-degree experience (OR) Ph D with 8+ years of relevant post-degree experience. Substantial experience in at least one programming or scripting language and at least one statistical package, with R preferred. Lead Bioinformatic Research Scientist Minimum Experience: Minimum Requirement: Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of relevant post-degree work in bioinformatics, cheminformatics, statistics/computer science (with a background in biological sciences or chemistry). Experience Exception: Master's degree with 8+ years of relevant post-degree experience (OR) Ph D with 5+ years of relevant post-degree experience.

Substantial experience in at least one programming or scripting language and at least one statistical package, with R preferred. 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. View our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report to learn about the hospital's roots in diversity, equity and inclusion, where we are today and our aspirations for an even better future.

Other Information 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.