St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Host Microbe Interactions

Memphis, TN

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 8 days ago
Molecular BiologyScientific WritingResearchMass SpectrometryCommunicationCollaborationCritical ThinkingMentoringPublic SpeakingOrganizational Skills

About the role

  • A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the laboratory of Dr.
  • Salvador Almagro-Moreno, Associate Member in the Department of Host-Microbe Interactions at St.
  • The project is in close collaboration with the laboratory of Dr.

Responsibilities

  • The postdoctoral fellow will lead research projects aimed at uncovering the structural organization of macromolecular complexes in cells using advanced crosslinking mass spectrometry, cryo-EM, and computational modeling.
  • They will design and execute experiments, analyze large-scale proteomic data, and interpret results.
  • The individual is expected to lead projects that gravitate at the interface of several scientific disciplines.
  • Demonstrated ability to design and execute experiments independently and to critically analyze data.
  • A Sense of Community: St. Jude fosters a vibrant postdoc community that supports a well-balanced life. A dynamic environment promotes connections and camaraderie among postdocs from all backgrounds.

Requirements

  • Required Skills and Knowledge
  • Extensive experience with bacteriology, advanced molecular microbiology techniques
  • Prior experience with protein complex analysis, crosslinking chemistry, or integrative modeling is advantageous but not required.

Nice to have

  • Preferred Skills and Knowledge

Compensation

  • Embark on your journey with a competitive salary starting at $7 2, 5 00 a year, comprehensive benefits and generous relocation assistance, reflecting our commitment to recogniz e and invest in talent.

Benefits

  • Enthusiasm for learning new experimental and computational approaches to explore macromolecular assemblies in their native context.
  • Minimum Education and/or Training

Company info

  • We are looking for an exceptional Postdoctoral Research Associate to help us lead studies aimed at understanding the molecular and ecological drivers of pathogen emergence.

Equal opportunity

  • Jude fosters a vibrant postdoc community that supports a well-balanced life.
  • A dynamic environment promotes connections and camaraderie among postdocs from all backgrounds.
  • Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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