Department of Oncology

The neuro-oncology department sees more than 150 patients treated at St. Jude annually, we often consult on cases from other institutions, providing guidance or second opinions on diagnoses and treatment plans. The department also works collaboratively with the Department of Neurobiology to advance innovative therapeutic interventions. Clinical trials are developed regularly at St. Jude and in collaboration with other pediatric neuro-oncology programs, cooperative groups, and the Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium. Job Overview12-month clinical fellowship in pediatric neuro-oncologyFellowship Experience:As a clinical fellow in the Neuro-Oncology program, you will receive exceptional training in one of the largest clinical brain tumor programs in North America. As a Neuro-Oncology fellow, you will work with internationally renowned clinical investigators to care for a high volume of diverse patients in an enhanced clinical setting. You will gain experience in:The etiology and biology of pediatric brain tumors and optimal clinical careInnovative therapeutic intervention studies and collaborative clinical trials in conjunction with internationally recognized laboratories in clinical pharmacology and molecular biologyIntegrating the specialties of pediatric neurology, neurosurgery, neuropathology, neuroradiology, oncology and radiation oncology into the care of children with complex primary brain tumors or with chemotherapy-induced neurologic complicationsProgressing research from the laboratory to the clinic through the development of protocols that directly benefit patientsThe fellowship is flexible to meet the needs and goals of each trainee.  A typical schedule includes up to four days a week in neuro-oncology clinic where you will see patients as their primary physician with attending supervision. You will have opportunities to work with other departments including radiation oncology, pathology, diagnostic imaging, neurosurgery, neurology and psychology with further experiences tailored to each individual fellow’s interests.Educational opportunities throughout the year include weekly Brain Tumor Conferences in which the fellow will be involved in outside consultations, Grand Rounds, Brain Tumor Research Team Meetings, and Neurobiology and Brain Tumor Program seminars. Neuro-oncology fellows are also encouraged to be involved in the education of hematology-oncology fellows, residents, and other trainees that rotate through neuro-oncology clinic.Education and Previous Training:Candidates must have successfully completed pediatric hematology-oncology fellowship or pediatric neurology residency program and should be board certified or eligible in their appropriate field. Furthermore, all candidates must be eligible to receive a valid permit or license from the Tennessee Medical Board.St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is a world-class research institution dedicated to pediatric cancer and other catastrophic diseases of childhood. It is the first and only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. Our faculty works 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.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 or 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.The Department of Oncology is comprised of multiple Divisions inclusive of Leukemia-Lymphoma, Neuro-oncology, Solid Tumor, Palliative Care & Quality of Life, Cancer Predisposition, Cancer Survivorship, and Molecular Oncology. The Department 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 Director of the Solid Tumor Division, lead clinical research in identified sub-disease fields, and provide patient care services in collaboration and under the leadership of the Division Director, Director of Oncology Clinical Medicine, and the 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.  As an integral team member of the division, the faculty member in the Solid Tumor Division ensures alignment of individual goals with divisional, departmental, and institutional strategic goals and initiatives, pursues faculty development and promotes outstanding multidisciplinary care delivery and research activities.  This position will also incorporate clinical education into daily practice to ensure the satisfactory learning experience of Hem-Onc fellows, residents, and medical school students in the Solid Tumor outpatient clinic and Solid Tumor/Neuro-Onc combined inpatient service. It is essential that candidates 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. This is a remarkable opportunity to be part of a positive workplace where all employees, regardless of their role, share the same commitment to make a difference in the lives of children with cancer and other catastrophic illnesses. St. Jude is consistently ranked on Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Places to Work For” and listed on Glassdoor 100 Best Places to Work for the last 6 years for companies with 1,000 or more employees. This position is based in Memphis, TN with relocation assistance available. The facilities and salaries are competitive, and a generous benefit package is included. Memphis is a family-friendly metropolitan area that is recognized for its world-class music, food, and hospitality. Mild winters and beautiful green spaces are part of the reasons why Forbes recently named Memphis the 4th happiest city in which to work.  A letter of inquiry and CV should be submitted directly online. Sara Federico, MD St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place Mailstop 260 Memphis TN 38105-2794 Email: sara.federico@stjude.orgDiversity, 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.

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.