Faculty Position, Center of Excellence in Innate Immunity and Inflammation (CoE-III)
Company: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Location: Memphis
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital St. Jude Children’s
Research Hospital is launching a recruiting effort for
laboratory-based faculty positions at the ASSISTANT, ASSOCIATE, or
FULL Member levels for the newly formed Center of Excellence in
Innate Immunity and Inflammation (CoE-III). The mission of the
CoE-III is to define innate immune mechanisms driving health and
disease, with key focus areas of understanding the fundamental
mechanisms of III and investigating III across the disease
spectrum, from infection to inflammatory diseases and cancer. We
seek investigators who are creative problem-solvers from diverse
backgrounds that can seamlessly interface with our highly
collaborative culture to advance our understanding of III in health
and disease. The St. Jude research community fosters a highly
interactive environment with plentiful collaborative opportunities
across our basic research and clinical departments and access to
state-of-the-art institutional shared resources and core facilities
managed by highly engaged Ph.D. level scientists. St. Jude offers
unparalleled startup packages, equipment, laboratory space,
personnel support, and continuing institutional support beyond the
start-up phase to support our institutional commitment to doing the
most cutting-edge research possible. St. Jude is located in the
heart of Memphis, TN, with relocation assistance available. The
facilities and salaries are competitive, and a generous benefit
package is included. Memphis is a family-friendly metropolitan area
that is recognized for its world-class music, food, and
hospitality. Mild winters and beautiful green spaces are part of
the reasons why Forbes recently named Memphis the 4th happiest city
in which to work. This is a remarkable opportunity to be part of a
positive workplace where all employees, regardless of their role,
share the same commitment to make a difference in the lives of
children with cancer and other catastrophic illnesses. St. Jude is
consistently ranked on Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Places to Work
For”, and in the past five years, St. Jude has ranked as one of the
“Best Workplaces for Women,” as well as one of the “Best Workplaces
for Diversity.” Interested applicants should submit a CV and a
letter of research interests directly online. 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. For more information, please contact: Dr.
Thirumala-Devi Kanneganti Thirumala-Devi.Kanneganti@STJUDE.ORG St.
Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer No Search Firms St. Jude
Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance
from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call
or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or
other representative at St. Jude via email, the internet or in any
form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in
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event the candidate is hired by St. Jude.
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