Location: Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Employer: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Position Type: Open Rank – Assistant, Associate, or Full Member
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience
Application Deadline: August 3, 2025
Position Summary
The Department of Immunology at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital invites applications for faculty positions at all levels. Under new leadership and with a plan for significant departmental growth, the department seeks candidates conducting innovative and high-impact research in immunology. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Fundamental immune cell biology (e.g., immunometabolism, structural immunology)
- Tissue immunity (e.g., tumor microenvironment, barrier tissue immunity)
- Organismal immunity (e.g., immune system interaction with other organ systems)
- Systems and computational immunology
- Synthetic immunology and immuno-engineering
St. Jude provides an outstanding, collaborative research environment and supports faculty with long-term institutional resources beyond initial start-up. Faculty benefit from access to comprehensive core facilities, institutional infrastructure, and integration with translational and clinical researchers across the hospital.
In partnership with the St. Jude Comprehensive Cancer Center—recognized by the NCI as the only Comprehensive Cancer Center solely focused on children—investigators have excellent opportunities to develop and translate basic discoveries into novel therapies for pediatric diseases. Faculty also contribute to graduate education through the St. Jude Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
About St. Jude and Memphis
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is a world leader in pediatric biomedical research and care. It consistently ranks among the best children’s hospitals in the United States and is listed among Fortune magazine’s 100 best places to work.
Memphis offers a high quality of life, low cost of living, and a rich cultural history. The city is known for its contributions to music, food, and the arts, and has been ranked as one of the happiest cities to work in.
Qualifications
- PhD, MD, or equivalent
- At least three years of relevant postdoctoral or postgraduate experience
- Demonstrated productivity and research excellence
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit the following documents online:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of research accomplishments and future research plans (2–4 pages)
- Contact information for three references
Contact:
Joshua Roberts
Administrative Director, Department of Immunology
Email: joshua.roberts@stjude.org
Equal Opportunity Statement:
St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Note:
St. Jude does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or third-party recruiters. No fees will be paid without a valid written agreement approved by St. Jude Human Resources.
