Postdoctoral Research Associate - Structural Biology - Lee Lab

We are seeking highly motivated postdoctoral researchers to join our lab at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, USA.

These individuals will lead exciting research initiatives using a multidisciplinary approach that includes cryo-EM, biochemical, biophysical, and cell biological methods to study the structures and molecular mechanisms of membrane signaling complexes (e.g., Pidathala et al., Nature 2023; Chen et al., Cell 2023).

Our lab has full access to the state-of-the-art cryo-EM facility at St. Jude, which houses two 300 kV Titan Krios, a 200 kV Arctica, and a 120 kV Talos L120C microscopes. For more information about our lab, please visit our website at
https://www.stjude.org/research/labs/lee-lab-chia-hsueh.html

We are looking for an individual who has a passion for learning and navigating new research fields and is comfortable pursuing highly impactful scientific advances. St. Jude offers a competitive salary package ($70,013 in the first year) and provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Candidates with experience in protein biochemistry, structural biology, or other related fields are encouraged to apply. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative attitude are essential. Interested applicants should send their CV and a cover letter briefly describing their Ph.D. research, along with their expectations for postdoctoral training, to [email protected].

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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.

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