Department of Oncology

This role will perform analyses using existing, modified or newly developed tools/methods. Set up tools and troubleshoot analyses using new or modified techniques.A Computational Researcher position is available in the Patel laboratory (Departments of Oncology and Developmental Neurobiology). The candidate will join a team focused on investigating the dynamics of intratumoral heterogeneity in rhabdomyosarcoma, a pediatric solid tumor. We have multiple projects focused on a variety of scientific questions in pediatric rhabdomyosarcoma, including efforts to map the molecular drivers of self-renewal in persistent progenitor cells, the role of lineage plasticity in fusion-positive rhabdomyosarcoma, and the testing of targeted combination therapy to prevent rhabdomyosarcoma recurrence. The Patel lab is a multidisciplinary team, and we use a combination of single-cell sequencing, patient-derived models of cancer, and computational biology to model tumor biology.Experience in computer programming, with the R and/or python programming language is desirable. Candidates with experience in analysis of genomic or spatial data would be highly competitive, though no experience is required.The candidate should have a strong background in bioinformatics or data science. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Computer Science, or related field with 2+ years of relevant experience (OR) entry-level Master's degree in Computer Science or Bioinformatics, with a background in the biological sciences. Candidates must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, be open to developing new and cutting-edge methods, and be highly motivated.Job Responsibilities:Perform data analysis independently using established techniques/methods.Set up tools and troubleshoot analyses using new or modified techniques.Accurately record/document/share code.Prepare and report results/ data leading to posters, presentations, or publications.Performs other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.Maintains regular and predictable attendance.Minimum Education and/or Training:Bachelor's in Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Computer Science, or related fieldMaster’s degree preferred.Minimum Experience:Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience.No experience required with master’s degree.Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Ability to analyze, debug, tune, optimize and port scientific application codes on HPCStrong analytical and critical thinking skills to analyze, categorize and translate scientific research requirements to functional and operational requirements.Effective communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate and elicit work meetings/sessions, ask the right questions, actively listen and take in new information.Excellent presentation skills for demo and user training, writing skills for user documentations.Self-motivated, independent and possess the ability to learn quickly.Teaching skills in both individual and group settings.Ability to deal with groups and conduct meetings.Ability to work in a fast paced and rapidly changing environment, must be flexibleAbility to deal with confrontation and change in a professional and productive manner.Diversity, Equity and Inclusion St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has a diverse, global patient population and workforce, built on the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our founder Danny Thomas envisioned a hospital that would treat children of the world—regardless of race, religion or a family’s ability to pay. Learn more about our history and commitment.Today, we continue the mission to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. As we accelerate this progress globally, we believe our legacy of diversity, equity and inclusion is foundational to success. With the commitment of leaders at all levels of the organization, we strive to ensure the St. Jude culture, leadership approaches and talent processes are equitable and culturally responsive. View our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report to learn about the hospital’s roots in diversity, equity and inclusion, where we are today and our aspirations for an even better future.St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity EmployerNo Search FirmsSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St. Jude via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Jude.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Alejandro Gutierrez lab, Division of Molecular OncologyA postdoctoral research fellow position is available in the Alejandro Gutierrez lab in the Division of Molecular Oncology at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Our overarching interests are to unravel the molecular mechanisms underlying resistance to cancer therapy, and to devise novel strategies for therapeutic intervention. Our approach combines unbiased genetic screens with functional genetics and experimental therapeutics in genetically engineered and patient-derived models of cancer.  Available projects are focused on investigating the biology and therapeutic targeting of amino acid and tRNA homeostasis.A doctoral degree (PhD or MD) is required, together with a strong track record of productivity, as evidenced by first-authored publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals. The ideal candidate will have a track record of applying innovative experimental strategies to tackle important biologic problems, together with the communication and interpersonal skills required to make a positive contribution to a thriving intellectual environment.Diversity, Equity and Inclusion St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has a diverse, global patient population and workforce, built on the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our founder Danny Thomas envisioned a hospital that would treat children of the world—regardless of race, religion or a family’s ability to pay. Learn more about our history and commitment.Today, we continue the mission to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. As we accelerate this progress globally, we believe our legacy of diversity, equity and inclusion is foundational to success. With the commitment of leaders at all levels of the organization, we strive to ensure the St. Jude culture, leadership approaches and talent processes are equitable and culturally responsive. View our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report to learn about the hospital’s roots in diversity, equity and inclusion, where we are today and our aspirations for an even better future.St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity EmployerNo Search FirmsSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St. Jude via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Jude.

SJCRHWe seek a highly motivated, faculty-level (clinician scientist track) candidate at the Associate or Assistant Member level with training in hematology-oncology and/or hospice and palliative medicine, a proven track of excellence in academic potential, and a strong interest in palliative/supportive care in patients undergoing treatment for life-threatening illnesses including oncologic and hematologic conditions. The preferred candidate should also have experience in mentorship and fellowship training within the academic setting, and in incorporating quality and/or process improvement into daily inpatient/outpatient clinical practice.  The Department of Oncology is comprised of seven Divisions inclusive of Leukemia-Lymphoma, Neuro-oncology, Solid Tumor, Palliative Care & Quality of Life, Cancer Predisposition, Cancer Survivorship, and Molecular Oncology. The Department of Oncology is also closely aligned with the St. Jude NCI-funded Comprehensive Cancer Center, with each Oncology Division providing the opportunity for translation of basic and translation research. This position will report directly to the Division Director of Quality of Life and Palliative Care. The faculty member will provide patient care services under the leadership of the Division Director, Director of Oncology Clinical Medicine, and the Department of Oncology Chair. The Department of Oncology provides a highly collaborative and interactive environment where faculty members have ample opportunities to participate in clinical, educational, and translational research initiatives.  The division has a diverse portfolio of investigator initiated and collaborative studies spanning the areas of communication science, symptom assessment and management, palliative interventional research, implementation science, education, and bereavement. Utilizing quantitative and qualitative methodologies, the division has had a steady track record of high productivity disseminating knowledge via presentations and publications, as well as successful grantsmanship. The Division of Quality of Life and Palliative Care is committed to multidisciplinary collaboration for both clinical and research activities.  In addition to serving the Oncology patients/families, the division provides consultation services to patients in the Departments of Hematology, Bone Marrow Transplant & Cellular Therapy and Pediatric Medicine.  Central to the division are its educational program, robust bereavement program and care-coordination with both home health and palliative/hospice home-based programs.  This position will also play an essential role in implementing strategies incorporating clinical education into daily practice to ensure the satisfactory learning experience of Hem-Onc fellows, Palliative Care fellows, residents, and medical school students in Quality of Life and Palliative Care service.  We value diversity among our faculty, are committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community, and strongly encourage applications from underrepresented groups and women. In the past five years, St. Jude has ranked one of the “Best Workplaces for Women,” as well as one of the “Best Workplaces for Diversity.” St. Jude is consistently ranked on Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Places to Work For” and is No. 9 on the 2018 Glassdoor “Best Place to Work” list for companies with 1,000 or more employees.  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. It is essential that candidates have an MD, MD/PhD or DO degree and be Board certified or Board-eligible in pediatric hematology-oncology and/or hospice and palliative medicine.  Successful candidates will have expertise in the areas of hematology and oncology and/or hospice and palliative medicine, research experience, and have a proven track record of academic productivity.  To apply: Submit a CV directly online. More information: Deena.Levine@STJUDE.ORG Deena Levine Division Director – Quality of Life and Palliative Care St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place, MS 1121 Memphis, Tennessee, 38105  Diversity, Equity and Inclusion St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has a diverse, global patient population and workforce, built on the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our founder Danny Thomas envisioned a hospital that would treat children of the world—regardless of race, religion or a family’s ability to pay. Learn more about our history and commitment.Today, we continue the mission to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. As we accelerate this progress globally, we believe our legacy of diversity, equity and inclusion is foundational to success. With the commitment of leaders at all levels of the organization, we strive to ensure the St. Jude culture, leadership approaches and talent processes are equitable and culturally responsive. View our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report to learn about the hospital’s roots in diversity, equity and inclusion, where we are today and our aspirations for an even better future.St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity EmployerNo Search FirmsSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St. Jude via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Jude.

SJCRHWe seek a highly motivated, faculty-level (clinical track) candidate at the Associate or Assistant Member level with training in hematology-oncology, a proven track of excellence in academic potential, and a strong interest in clinical/translational research and clinical care activities. The preferred candidate should also have experience in mentorship and fellowship training within the academic setting, and in incorporating quality and/or process improvement into daily inpatient/outpatient clinical practice.This position will be in the Division of Neuro-Oncology and within the Department of Oncology.  The faculty member will report directly to the Director of the Neuro-Oncology Division and will provide Neuro-Oncology patients with state-of-the-art care,  participate in clinical research, and seek to optimize clinic operations around clinical research and patient well-being.Also, as an integral team member of the Department of Oncology, the faculty member will ensure alignment of individual goals with divisional, departmental, and institutional strategic goals and initiatives, pursue faculty development, and promote outstanding multidisciplinary care delivery and research activities across the entire department.  This position incorporates clinical education into daily practice to ensure the satisfactory learning experience of Neuro-Onc fellows, Hem-Onc fellows, residents, and medical school students who rotate through the neuro-oncology service.  The Department of Oncology is comprised of seven Divisions inclusive of Leukemia-Lymphoma, Neuro-oncology, Solid Tumor, Palliative Care & Quality of Life, Cancer Predisposition, Cancer Survivorship, and Molecular Oncology. The Department of Oncology is also closely aligned with the St. Jude NCI-funded Comprehensive Cancer Center, with each Oncology Division providing the opportunity for translation of basic and translation research. This department provides a highly collaborative and interactive environment where faculty members have ample opportunities to participate in clinical, educational, and translational research initiatives.  Candidates must have an MD, MD/PhD or DO degree and be Board certified or Board-eligible in pediatric hematology-oncology.  Successful candidates will have expertise in the areas of hematology and oncology, as the faculty member will be involved in clinical care. How to apply:Interested candidates should provide a CV directly onlineDiversity, Equity and Inclusion St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has a diverse, global patient population and workforce, built on the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our founder Danny Thomas envisioned a hospital that would treat children of the world—regardless of race, religion or a family’s ability to pay. Learn more about our history and commitment.Today, we continue the mission to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. As we accelerate this progress globally, we believe our legacy of diversity, equity and inclusion is foundational to success. With the commitment of leaders at all levels of the organization, we strive to ensure the St. Jude culture, leadership approaches and talent processes are equitable and culturally responsive. View our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report to learn about the hospital’s roots in diversity, equity and inclusion, where we are today and our aspirations for an even better future.St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity EmployerNo Search FirmsSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St. Jude via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Jude.