Postdoctoral Research Associate – Computational Biology

A postdoctoral research associate position is available with Dr. Zhou.

Join the ProteinPaint Team, led by Dr. Xin Zhou, to develop a cutting-edge data portal platform for biomedical data sharing and exploration.

Position Responsibilities:

ProteinPaint (https://proteinpaint.stjude.org/, https://github.com/stjude/proteinpaint) began as a cancer mutation visualization tool, and is now an umbrella platform behind published data portals including GenomePaint, Neuro-Oncology portal, and Survivorship Portal. Other high-profile initiatives include NCI Genomic Data Commons, American Society for Hematology Genomic Platform, and St. Jude Global Pediatric Medicine data dashboards. We’re expanding to single cell omics, metabolomics, imaging and radiology, and population science, by offering highly interoperable tools to support unprecedented multi-modal data integration.

The applicant should be driven by a strong interest in a career of data-sharing platform development for biomedical research. Applicants with proven track record in biomedical web portal development, and masteries for related technologies including Github, JavaScript, Node.js, R, Rust, python, SQL, and Linux are strongly preferred. While on the team, the new hire will be exposed to the many ongoing projects and participate in discussions with internal and external collaborators. After gaining efficiency, the new hire can lead projects and author manuscripts.

Minimum Education and/or Training:

PhD in biomedical sciences.

Special Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

Skills in biomedical web portal development, Github, JavaScript, Node.js, R, Rust, python, SQL, Linux. Knowledge in bioinformatics, statistics, single cell omics, cancer biology, immunology, population genetics.

About the lab and St. Jude:

The trainee will work with the whole team on high profile collaborative projects and get mentored by experienced software engineers and field-leading research scientists.

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.

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.

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