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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital · 1 day ago

Postdoctoral Research Associate- Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

positionMemphis, TN
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the field of molecular mycology focused on antifungal drug resistance. The role involves utilizing genome-wide and molecular biological approaches to understand the genetic basis of antifungal resistance in pathogenic fungi, specifically targeting the emerging pathogen Candida auris.

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Responsibilities

Utilize genome-wide and molecular biological approaches to understand the molecular and genetic basis of antifungal drug resistance in pathogenic opportunistic fungi
Advance the treatment of invasive candidiasis by identifying the molecular mechanisms underpinning antifungal resistance in the emerging fungal pathogen Candida auris
Fully understand the genetic and molecular basis of antifungal resistance in clinical isolates of C. auris

Qualification

Molecular biologyGenomicsNext generation sequencingBioinformaticsProject managementScientific writingCommunication skillsCollaborative attitude

Required

a Ph.D. degree in microbiology, molecular biology, or a related field
strong skills in molecular biology and genomics
experience in the genetic manipulation of yeast
a proficient understanding of next generation sequencing, analysis, and bioinformatics
project management and scientific writing experience
excellent communication skills
a collaborative attitude

Company

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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dateFounded in 1962
location
Memphis, Tennessee, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
http://stjude.org

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$62.4M
Key Investors
Kia MotorsKBR Charity Golf TournamentHyundai Hope On Wheels
2025-05-12Grant· $1.5M
2024-10-28Grant
2024-08-28Grant· $0.4M

Leadership Team

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Judy A. Habib
Chair, Board of Directors
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