St. Jude is seeking outstanding candidates for postdoctoral fellowship positions in the Department of Global Pediatric Medicine to study study global child health and disparities in pediatric catastrophic diseases (cancer and blood disorders). As a Post-Doctoral Fellow, you will benefit from access to unique resources and expertise; a top-ranked scientific environment; and excellent benefits, mentoring, and professional development. This position offers the opportunity to work on research to improve child health in resource-limited settings. This position will provide an opportunity to apply quantitative and/or qualitative research methods in diverse research areas, including epidemiology, global health, implementation science, health economics, public health, and health services research. The position will also emphasize improving skills necessary to organize and coordinate multicenter, multidisciplinary research studies globally. Other benefits include: • Access to exceptional core facilities in clinical research and analytics to help advance your research. • Opportunity to participate multidisciplinary efforts ongoing in the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Department of Global Pediatric Medicine. • Ability to work with collaborators in Central America, South America, Mexico, Eastern Mediterranean, China, Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Asia Pacific through St. Jude Global. St. Jude offers highly competitive stipends and benefits and fosters professional development Position Responsibilities: ·Lead a a research project under the mentorship of St. Jude faculty ·Participate in writing of abstracts, manuscripts and grants ·Perform data collection, management, and analysis as needed for project ·Present and publish research results ·Be involved in postdoctoral fellow community at St. Jude ·Participate in monthly postdoctoral fellow meetings focused on career development topics ·Participate in St. Jude Grant Writing Workshops ·Participate in institutional learning opportunities, such as research workshops and symposia Minimum Education and/or Training: Eligibility Candidate must hold a graduate degree (MD, PhD or equivalent) Must have prior research experience (ability to lead or co-lead research project) At least one publication (any author order) required Special Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Required Special Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Research experience and training in research methodology, including but not limited to statistical analysis, qualitative research, public health, implementation science, epidemiology, etc. Ability to develop and lead a research project under the mentorship of St. Jude faculty General knowledge of medical, scientific, and technical terminology used in clinical research, including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods studies Skills in providing a culturally sensitivity work environment for diverse teams and collaborators Ability to solve problems and make independent decisions Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team Detail oriented Ability to anticipate, manage, and adapt to change Skill with word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail, database and presentation computer software applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Ability to summarize and articulate research findings Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Experience presenting research at scientific conference Ability to use statistical analysis software (e.g. R) and qualitative analysis software (e.g. MAXQDA, NVivo) preferred Fluency in a second language is preferred Clinical and/or global health work experience preferred About the lab and St. Jude: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has a diverse, global patient population and workforce, built on the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our founder Danny Thomas envisioned a hospital that would treat children of the world—regardless of race, religion or a family’s ability to pay. Learn more about our history and commitment. Today, we continue the mission to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. As we accelerate this progress globally, we believe our legacy of diversity, equity and inclusion is foundational to success. With the commitment of leaders at all levels of the organization, we strive to ensure the St. Jude culture, leadership approaches and talent processes are equitable and culturally responsive. View our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report to learn about the hospital’s roots in diversity, equity and inclusion, where we are today and our aspirations for an even better future. 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. About St. Jude St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, located in Memphis, Tennessee, is one of the world’s premier research and treatment centers for pediatric cancer and childhood disease. It is the first and only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. St. Jude has been recognized by Fortune magazine as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” every year since 2011 and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, visit www.stjude.org. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has a diverse, global patient population and workforce, built on the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our founder Danny Thomas envisioned a hospital that would treat children of the world—regardless of race, religion or a family’s ability to pay. Learn more about our history and commitment. Today, we continue the mission to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. As we accelerate this progress globally, we believe our legacy of diversity, equity and inclusion is foundational to success. With the commitment of leaders at all levels of the organization, we strive to ensure the St. Jude culture, leadership approaches and talent processes are equitable and culturally responsive. View our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report to learn about the hospital’s roots in diversity, equity and inclusion, where we are today and our aspirations for an even better future. 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.