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Faculty Position - Department of Host-Microbe Interactions

Join the newly established Department of Host-Microbe Interactions at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Best for:Best for established or emerging researchers with a strong background in host-microbe interactions and immunology.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital · Memphis, Tennessee, United States · R3 · Established researcher
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Host-microbe interactionsImmunologyMicrobial pathogenesisHost-pathogen dynamicsTranslational medicine
This is a faculty position — not a PhD studentship.
Deadline
Nov 6, 2026
22 days
Funding
Salaried
Commensurate with experience
Start date
flexible
Permanent
Location
Memphis, Tennessee
United States

Overview

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is seeking applications for a faculty member at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level to join its newly launched Department of Host-Microbe Interactions. The department is looking for researchers with a strong interest in host-microbe dynamics, particularly those whose work focuses on microbial interactions with the immune system. Successful candidates will be expected to lead an independent research program, engage in transformative collaborative efforts, and demonstrate a commitment to mentoring. This is a permanent faculty appointment offering the opportunity to contribute to a high-impact research environment.

FacultyImmunologyMicrobiologyHost-MicrobeSt. JudeResearch

What you'll do

  • Establish and lead an independent, high-impact research program in host-microbe interactions.
  • Develop research initiatives focused on the interplay between microbes and the immune system.
  • Engage in transformative, cross-disciplinary collaborative research projects.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior researchers and trainees.
  • Contribute to the academic and research mission of the newly formed department.

Requirements

Degree required: MD, MD/PhD, or PhD

Language: English

Instruction: English

Publications: Documented evidence of high-quality, impactful peer-reviewed publications.

Required skills
  • Postdoctoral research experience
  • Documented record of high-quality, impactful peer-reviewed publications
  • Demonstrated ability to lead an independent research program
  • Strong commitment to mentoring and academic leadership
Nice to have
Research focus on microbial interactions with the immune systemExperience in collaborative, interdisciplinary research environments

Funding & terms

Type
Salaried
Amount
Commensurate with experience
Duration
Permanent
Programme
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

How to apply

Deadline: 2026-11-06

Interested candidates should submit their application materials directly through the online portal. Please provide a CV, a letter of interest, and a detailed description of your research interests.

Documents required
  • CV
  • Letter of interest
  • Description of research interests
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Department of Host-Microbe Interactions
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
United States
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