Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Department of Global Pediatric Medicine

A postdoctoral research associate position is available within the Department of Global Pediatric Medicine. 

Project Description:

St. Jude is seeking outstanding candidates for postdoctoral fellowship positions in the Department of Global Pediatric Medicine to study study global child health and disparities in pediatric catastrophic diseases (cancer and blood disorders). As a Post-Doctoral Fellow, you will benefit from access to unique resources and expertise; a top-ranked scientific environment; and excellent benefits, mentoring, and professional development. This position offers the opportunity to work on research to improve child health in resource-limited settings. This position will provide an opportunity to apply quantitative and/or qualitative research methods in diverse research areas, including epidemiology, global health, implementation science, health economics, public health, and health services research. The position will also emphasize improving skills necessary to organize and coordinate multicenter, multidisciplinary research studies globally.

Other benefits include:
• Access to exceptional core facilities in clinical research and analytics to help advance your research.
• Opportunity to participate multidisciplinary efforts ongoing in the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Department of Global Pediatric Medicine.
• Ability to work with collaborators in Central America, South America, Mexico, Eastern Mediterranean, China, Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Asia Pacific through St. Jude Global.

Minimum Education and/or Training:

Candidate must hold a graduate degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)

Must have prior research experience (ability to lead or co-lead research project)

• At least one publication (any author order) required

About St. Jude:

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is a world-class research institution dedicated to pediatric cancer and other catastrophic diseases of childhood. The first and only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. Our 300 faculty work across the spectrum of basic, translational, clinical, and population science in a highly collaborative multidisciplinary environment that includes a Nobel laureate and members of the National Academy of Science and the National Academy of Medicine. St. Jude is ranked on Fortune Magazine’s “Best Workplaces in Health Care & Biopharma” and Glassdoor’s “Best Places to Work,” and is located in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee, a vibrant and friendly city at the historic American crossroads of music, trade, food and culture.

We are in pursuit of the brightest minds in biomedical sciences, individuals poised to contribute to our research progress. Other than access to top-quality scientists and mentors, as a postdoctoral trainee at St. Jude, you will have:

A Blend of Academic Freedom and Industrial Efficiency: Access to shared resources and facilities led by expert scientists, coupled with cutting-edge technology, accelerates research productivity.

Customized Professional and Career Growth: Experience specifically designed programs to enhance professional growth and career readiness empowering postdocs for success beyond their training. This includes access to grant writing workshops, individual development plans, teaching and mentoring opportunities, non-research career advancement programs, professional development allowance, and so much more.

Competitive Compensation: Embark on your journey with a competitive salary starting at $72,500 a year, comprehensive benefits and generous relocation assistance, reflecting our commitment to recognize and invest in talent.

A Sense of Community: St. Jude fosters a vibrant postdoc community that supports a well-balanced life. A dynamic environment promotes connections and camaraderie among postdocs from all backgrounds.