As seen in the 16 October issue of Science:

St. Jude Children's
Research Hospital
ALSAC * Danny Thomas, Founder
Finding cures. Saving children.

DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
FACULTY RECRUITMENT
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Comprehensive Cancer Center

The Comprehensive Cancer Center at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (St. Jude) seeks motivated investigators for FACULTY positions to do innovative and significant research in developmental biology. Successful applicants will contribute their expertise in developmental biology to multidisciplinary translational research teams focused on improving outcomes for the major pediatric solid malignancies including rhabdomyosarcoma, osteosarcoma and neuroblastoma. Areas of particular interest include muscle development and regeneration, bone development and homeostasis, neural crest development and stem cell biology. Early career investigators interested in contributing to a culture of excellence at St. Jude are particularly encouraged to apply.

The diverse research at St. Jude ranges from discovery-focused and hypothesis-testing basic laboratory studies to clinical trials of specific agents or regimens. We continually seek to translate knowledge acquired through basic research into novel approaches for clinical diagnosis and treatment. Conversely, our clinical and laboratory-based investigators use the challenges encountered in the clinic to help focus the efforts of our research.

The research environment at St. Jude is highly interactive with opportunities to collaborate with investigators in all Departments, including Biochemistry, Chemical Biology and Therapeutics, Developmental Neurobiology, Genetics and Tumor Cell Biology, Hematology, Oncology, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Pathology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Structural Biology. All investigators have access to state-of-the-art shared resources that include proteomics, genomics, bioinformatics, cellular imaging, animal imaging, protein production, molecular synthesis and high throughput small molecule screening. Faculty recruited through this Cancer Center effort will have appointments in one of these academic departments.

St. Jude offers a very competitive package, including generous startup funds, equipment, laboratory space and personnel support. Though external grant support is eventually expected, a major benefit of faculty membership at St. Jude is the presence of continual institutional support throughout one's faculty career. The new faculty positions will preferably be for early career researchers at the Assistant level, though Associate Members may be considered. The successful applicants may hold a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree, have at least three years of relevant postgraduate experience, and a demonstrated track record of productivity.

Interested applicants should send a curriculum vitae, 2-3 page summary of research interests and the names of three references to:

Michael B. Kastan, M.D., Ph.D. * Comprehensive Cancer Center Director St. Jude Children's Research Hospital * 262 Danny Thomas Place, MS310 * Memphis, TN 38105

St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
Candidates receiving offers of employment will be subject
to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

www.stjude.org

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