St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has launched a significant expansion of its translational immuno-oncology and immunotherapy program with the establishment of the Center of Excellence for Pediatric Immuno-Oncology (CEPIO). We are recruiting laboratory-based faculty members for the center at the ASSISTANT, ASSOCIATE or FULL Member levels.

This effort is led by investigators in the Departments of Immunology and Bone Marrow Transplantation & Cellular Therapy. We are seeking creative and collaborative scientists with a strong interest of studying cancer immunology focusing on 1) the tumor microenvironment, 2) immunometabolism, 3) tumor/immune cell interactions, 4) systems immunology and functional genomics, and/or 5) ex vivo or in vivo immune cell engineering. 

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is a world-class research institution dedicated to pediatric cancer and other catastrophic diseases of childhood. Our mission is to advance research and cures for pediatric cancer, the number one cause of death by disease for U.S. children past infancy. We are the first and only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center dedicated solely to children. Our Cancer Center has been recognized with the highest possible ranking of “exceptional” in its two most recent five-year reviews by the NCI. 

St. Jude is a highly interactive environment offering its faculty a remarkable opportunity to perform groundbreaking independent and collaborative research. We provide long-term institutional support past start-up to facilitate innovation and discovery. St. Jude provides an impressive array of shared resources and core facilities to support research and discovery efforts across the institution. In addition, investigators have a access to a GMP facility, and resources developed at St. Jude relevant to pediatric cancer. This includes genomic data in the St. Jude Cloud and extensive repositories of patient-derived xenografts matched to primary patient samples and data. You will join a collaborative network of basic, translational, and clinical investigators conducting high-impact, interdisciplinary research.

Academic Departments and Divisions

St. Jude is located in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee, a vibrant and friendly city at the historic American crossroads of music, trade, food, and culture. Mild winters and beautiful green outdoor spaces are part of the reasons why Forbes recently named Memphis the 4th happiest city in which to work. Cost of living and high quality of life are other attractions; in fact, Money magazine listed Memphis as one of the least expensive cities in which to raise a child.

St. Jude facilities and salaries are highly competitive, and a generous start-up and benefit packages are included. St. Jude is consistently highly ranked in the U.S. News Best Children’s Hospital’s for Pediatric Cancer and in Fortune magazine’s list of 100 best places to work.

Minimum Education 

Successful applicants must hold a PhD, MD and/or equivalent degree, have at least three years of relevant postgraduate experience, and have a proven track record of productivity. 

How to Apply
Applicants should submit the following items directly online:

• Cover Letter

• Curriculum Vitae

• Statement of Research (2 to 3 pages)

• Contact information for three references

For more information or questions, contact:  Amber Smith at amber.smith@stjude.org

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