St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Postdoctoral Research Associate - Structural Biology - Sun lab
Memphis, TN
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About the role
- The project focuses on structure-based drug discovery projects in the lab.
- This is an exceptional opportunity to work at the forefront of structural biology and drug discovery in a highly collaborative, well-resourced environment with access to state-of-the-art cryo-EM facilities.
Responsibilities
- Technology may support portions of our process, but recruiting decisions involve human review and engagement.
Nice to have
- Prior hands-on experience with single-particle cryo-EM (sample prep, data processing, model building) is a plus
- Expertise in protein expression/purification
- Background in chemical biology will be a plus
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Enthusiasm for mentoring junior lab members and contributing to a positive, supportive lab culture
- Jude offers one of the most generous and comprehensive postdoctoral packages in the industry.
- You will have access to world-class core facilities (Cryo-EM Center, Protein Production, Cell & Tissue Imaging, etc.), unlimited computational resources, and dedicated professional development funding.
- Jude is consistently ranked among Fortune's "100 Best Companies to Work For" and is a top destination for postdoctoral training.
Compensation
- This includes competitive salary (paid at or above national postdoctoral scales), full benefits (healthcare with minimal or no premiums), retirement contributions, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and relocation support.
Company info
- We are seeking a highly motivated and creative postdoctoral fellow to join the Sun lab in the Department of Structural Biology at St.
- We are committed to a human-centered hiring experience.
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