Computational Postdoctoral Research Associate in Babu Lab

A postdoctoral research associate position is available in the Babu lab.

Overview

M. Madan Babu's Group in the Center of Excellence for Data-Driven Discovery and the Department of Structural Biology is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to develop new interdisciplinary research projects.

The Babu Group uses data-driven approaches to understand sequence-function relationships in intrinsically disordered proteins and structure-function relationships in medicinally important structured protein families such as GPCRs and kinases. We are looking for a candidate to fill any of several roles in our highly interdisciplinary, collaborative environment. When submitting your application, please include your CV and a cover letter outlining how your research interests align with ours. This position requires relocation to Memphis, TN. You will work in a highly dynamic and collaborative environment and will be expected to communicate complex informatics principles, methods, analyses, and results to scientists from diverse backgrounds. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assume a leadership role in a project that combines data science with experimental biology. Your efforts will receive strong support from St. Jude’s Center for Applied Bioinformatics, Center for Advanced Genome Engineering, Vector Core, Protein Technologies Center, and the Department of Structural Biology’s Technology Core Centers, which empower structure-function studies using CryoEM, Mass Spectrometry, NMR, Single Molecule, and X-ray techniques

• Learn and employ appropriate computational analysis pipelines and assays to answer specific biological questions

• Plan and present research with passion and clarity

• Prepare high-quality manuscripts for publication in high-impact journals

• To contribute to the mission of St. Jude in the public communication of science, and the dissemination and translation of research findings into improvements in healthcare

Ranked #2 in the U.S. in Pediatric Cancer, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is the only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children and home to the Pediatric Cancer Genome Project. The St. Jude campus is a truly unique research environment, encompassing state-of-the-art HPC facilities, world-leading oncology basic research, outstanding Shared Resources and Core Facilities. The $412M Inspiration4 Advanced Research Center, which opened in 2021, will be the new home of the Babu Group and the Center of Excellence for Data-Driven Discovery. There are diverse Basic Science, Translational Science and Data Science communities at St. Jude, with opportunities to interact with researchers in the Biostatistics and Computational Biology departments, and support from the Center for Applied Bioinformatics.

The Group believes strongly in providing excellent scope for career advancement to the candidate. There will be strong support and encouragement for developing mentoring abilities, "outside the box" scientific ideas, and acquiring tangential scientific/technical skills. St Jude offers a well-defined career ladder with potential for growth and advancement. Industry-competitive salaries are based on your degree and years of experience.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is consistently named one of Fortune magazine's and Glassdoor.com's "Best Places to Work," as well as a "Best Workplace for Women" and a "Best Workplace for Diversity." We are 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. Low cost of living and high quality of life are other attractions; 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. The Babu Group strives to build and maintain a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion and we strongly feel these values directly contribute to the dynamic and intellectually stimulating scientific environment we can provide.

Minimum Education

This is a Postdoctoral Research Associate role; candidates must hold a doctoral degree. Applicants with a PhD in a quantitative field are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Experience

Strong candidates from a primarily computational background are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will have a strong track record, as demonstrated by metrics relevant to their field.

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