Faculty Position

The Department of Pathology at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is seeking a molecular pathologist at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Member level in the Division of Hematopathology and Molecular Pathology. The position is on the Clinical track, with up to 80% effort devoted to clinical service, and the remaining effort will be focused on translational research, assay development, and career advancement.    Established focus in bioinformatics or computational pathology is strongly encouraged.  The ideal candidate will have multiple years of experience in molecular pathology case signout, including advanced NGS assays.  Opportunities exist to lead a bioinformatics development team for experienced candidates.   

This recruitment is taking place at an exciting time in the development of our Division of Hematopathology and Molecular Pathology. Following the success of the Pediatric Cancer Genome Project, the department developed a Clinical Genomics Laboratory in which whole genome, transcriptome, and exome sequencing are routinely performed and clinically reported. These approaches are now standard of care for nearly all patients at St. Jude.  Methylation classification of pediatric brain and solid tumors, cfDNA diagnostics, and molecular monitoring strategies are also routine or in development.

Qualifications:

Successful applicants will hold a MD and/or PhD degree. In addition to a record of scholarly achievements, candidates must be board-certified in AP or AP/CP, and be board-certified or eligible for board certification in Molecular Genetic Pathology.  PhD-level candidates with ABMGG board certification and fellowship training in Laboratory Genetics and Genomics are also encouraged to apply.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, academic statement, curriculum vitae and the names of three referees directly via the online application. 

For more information:
Jeffery M. Klco MD, PhD
Director, Division of Hematopathology and Molecular Pathology
Department of Pathology
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
MS #250
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105

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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, founded by the late entertainer Danny Thomas, is one of the world's premier centers for the research and treatment of pediatric cancer and other catastrophic childhood diseases. St. Jude is the first and only pediatric cancer center to be designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute. Children from all 50 states and from around the world have come through the doors of St. Jude for treatment, and thousands more around the world have benefited from the research conducted at St. Jude - research that is shared freely with the global medical community. St. Jude is the only pediatric cancer research center where families never pay for treatments that are not covered by insurance. No child is denied treatment because of a family's inability to pay.

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