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Senior Scientist-Host Microbe Interactions (Rosch Lab)

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
$104,000 - $186,160
United States, Tennessee, Memphis
262 Danny Thomas Place (Show on map)
Apr 28, 2025
A Senior Scientist position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Jason Rosch in the Department of Host-Microbe Interactions at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The Rosch lab is interested in dissecting the complex interactions between pathogenic bacteria and the mammalian host with a particular interest in Streptococcus pneumoniae pathogenesis and antibiotic resistance. We take advantage of multidisciplinary approaches and combine techniques from bacteriology, genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, cellular biology, and immunology with a variety of murine models of infection, to address fundamental questions at the host-pathogen interface. Our goal is to understand the principles of bacterial colonization and pathogenesis to reveal route for therapeutic interventions. We are looking for an exceptional Senior Scientist to help us lead studies aimed at understanding the host responses to bacterial infections. The individual is expected to lead projects that have both fundamental and translational components. A PhD in either microbiology or immunology (or equivalent experience) and extensive postdoctoral research experience is preferred. Extensive experience with murine models of infection, immunological methods, and flow cytometry techniques to assess the immune response to infection is required. Computational skills are desired but not required. Applicants should have a strong and consistent publication record, exceptional communication and organizational skills, willingness to work in a team atmosphere, willingness to train junior scientists, and should have excellent multitasking abilities. Infectious diseases are the leading cause of death in children worldwide. To confront this, and advance cures and means of prevention, theDepartment of Host-Microbe Interactionshas been created atSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The new Department is focusedon fundamental research in the areas of antimicrobial resistance, host-microbe interactions, and immunity. Job Responsibilities: Conducts experiments/projects independently under overall direction of the PI and/or more senior scientist. Develops new research protocols, techniques and procedures. Identifies experimental data pertinent to the analysis problem. Processes, organizes and summarizes data, reporting these experimental results. Monitors quality and integrity of recorded information and data. Ensures data collection and entry methods meet quality standards. Interprets data as it relates to research problem. May publish as co-author and/or draft sections of research manuscripts as necessary. Presents research to colleagues within the organization or at external meetings/events. Provides lab operation support and makes recommendations regarding equipment use and maintenance, supplies, etc. Troubleshoots instrument and equipment issues. Provides input into lab operation processes and procedures. Recommends equipment acquisition and decommissioning. Regularly trains and oversees the work of others in laboratory techniques and procedures. Performs other related duties as assigned in order to meet the goals of the department and institution. Maintains regular and predictable attendance. Minimum Education and/or Training: Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific area is required. Minimum Experience: Ten (10) years relevant work experience is required. Eight (8) years of relevant work experience is required with a Master's degree. Five (5) years of relevant work experience is required with a PhD. Compensation In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $104,000 - $186,160 per year for the role of Senior Scientist-Host Microbe Interactions (Rosch Lab). Explore our exceptional benefits! 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 place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Jude.