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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital · 5 hours ago

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Splicing In Hepatoblastoma

positionMemphis, TN
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join the Yang Lab in their Department of Surgery. The role focuses on understanding and targeting splicing factors in high-risk hepatoblastoma, utilizing advanced genetic and pharmacologic methods to improve therapies.

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Responsibilities

Design and conduct experiments investigating the role of splicing regulators in regulating therapy resistance by molecular, cellular, and biochemical techniques
Evaluate preclinical efficacy of splicing inhibitors in combination with standard therapies
Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team including cancer biologists and clinicians
Present findings at national and international meetings and contribute to manuscript preparation and grant proposals

Qualification

Molecular biologyCancer biologyBiochemistryMouse modelsGenome editingPublication recordCommunicationCritical thinkingCollaborative mindset

Required

A Ph.D. (or nearing completion) in molecular biology, cancer biology, biochemistry, developmental biology, immunology, or related fields
Excellent communication skills, critical thinking, and a collaborative mindset
A strong publication record demonstrating scientific rigor and productivity

Preferred

Experience with mouse models, genome editing is a plus

Company

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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dateFounded in 1962
location
Memphis, Tennessee, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
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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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