A postdoctoral research associate position is available in the lab of Dr. Jasmine Plummer.
This project seek to use innovative, cutting edge strategies to understand genetic risk of disease, specifically in the case of cancer what genetic drivers drive early pathogenesis of cancer and elucidate their molecular mechanism to harness better therapeutics or screening methods.
Position Responsibilities:
The Plummer lab will provide training and mentoring on cancer genomics, single cell methods and analysis, manuscript preparation, grant writing and oral presentation. Laboratory exposure will include single cell multi-omic methods, spatial omic assays, gene editing profiling and integrative computational analysis. Outcomes from fellowship will include: early career investigator grant submissions, mentorship of interns, extensive genomic knowledge for future paths in academics or industry. The Plummer lab provides a dynamic, collaborative environment to foster innovative research leading to high-impact scientific publication is highly encouraged and will be supported by the lab’s research infrastructure.
The fellow will have opportunities to interact with leaders in the fields of cancer and translational research within and outside the institution through existing global collaborations of the Plummer lab. In this position, Dr Plummer encourages all fellows to actively present their work in larger forums such as international conferences and global consortia for exposure and networking.
The Plummer lab applies multi-omic tools to understand how molecular pathways control normal cells of origin and their contribution to the pathogenesis of neurodevelopmental disorders and cancer. Genetic studies have identified thousands of common variants and rare mutations that are associated with numerous diseases, but for the vast majority of genetic associations, the underlying functional mechanisms are unknown. Approximately 90 percent of trait- and risk-associated alleles lie outside of protein coding regions, suggesting that common variants lie in regulatory regions and cause disease by regulating target gene expression. To connect genes to their onset of pathogenesis, my research focuses on using functional genomic approaches for identifying risk genes and causal variants and understanding how they drive disease development in their cells of origin. While deeply entrenched in the world of genomics and bioinformatics, the Plummer lab seeks to foster an excitement for scientific questions, hence projects often evolve in many different directions depending on the trainee’s interest, skill sets and hypotheses. Dr. Plummer invites a collaborative team environment where trainees can be exposed to a variety of laboratory techniques, cutting edge technologies and computational analysis.
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 $70,000 a year, comprehensive benefits and generous relocation assistance, reflecting our commitment to recognize and invest in talent.
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