Faculty Position

The Comprehensive Cancer Center at St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital is launching a major recruiting effort for multiple laboratory-based faculty at the FULL ASSOCIATE and ASSISTANT levels as we undergo a significant expansion of our basic and translational research programs. We are seeking creative and collaborative scientists with vibrant research programs focused on 1) diverse areas of basic science with relevance for cancer; 2) translational laboratory-based investigation related to pediatric brain tumors and solid tumors; and 3) translational laboratory-based investigation related to hematological malignancies as part of a newly formed Center for Excellence in Leukemia Studies.

St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital is a world-class research institution dedicated to pediatric cancer and other catastrophic diseases of childhood. We are the first and only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children and have been recognized with the highest possible ranking of exceptional in our two most recent five-year reviews by the NCI. Our mission is to advance research and cures for pediatric cancer the number one cause of death by disease for U.S. children past infancy.

St. Jude is a highly interactive environment offering its faculty a remarkable opportunity to perform cutting-edge independent and collaborative research while receiving long-term institutional support past start-up to facilitate innovation and discovery. As a member of the Cancer Center you will also have access to extensive state-of-the-art shared resources staffed by PhD-level scientists and will join a collaborative network of basic translational and clinical investigators conducting high-impact interdisciplinary research. Investigators have access to resources developed at St. Jude relevant to pediatric cancer including genomic data in St. Jude Cloud and extensive repositories of patient-derived xenografts matched to primary patient samples and data.

Academic Departments and Divisions

Successful applicants must hold a PhD MD and/or equivalent degree have at least three years of relevant postgraduate experience and have a proven track record of productivity.

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.

How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and a 2-3 page summary of research interests directly online.

For more information please contact:

or sent to:
Charles W. M. Roberts MD PhD
Director Comprehensive Cancer Center
Executive Vice President
c/o Haley Houke
St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place MS 281
Memphis Tennessee 38105

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