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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital · 9 hours ago

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Structural Biology

positionMemphis, TN
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$72K/yr - $72K/yr

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is a world-class research institution dedicated to pediatric cancer and other catastrophic diseases of childhood. The postdoctoral research associate position aims to uncover how dynamic protein assemblies drive cellular regulation through advanced techniques in structural biology.

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Responsibilities

The project seeks to map how protein complexes exist in their native cellular environments a central challenge in understanding the molecular logic of life, in both human cells and pathogenic bacteria
By combining cutting-edge proteomics and structural biology, the postdoctoral fellow will reveal new principles of macromolecular organization that underpin health and disease
This work will advance both fundamental knowledge and translational discovery

Qualification

Crosslinking mass spectrometryCryo-electron microscopyStructural modelingProteomicsCollaborationCommunication

Required

Ph.D. in Structural Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field
Experience with crosslinking mass spectrometry
Experience with cryo-electron microscopy
Experience with structural modeling
Strong background in protein biochemistry and molecular biology
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits
Generous relocation assistance

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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