Company Profile
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Company Overview
St. Jude is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. We are a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center where cutting-edge basic research is translated into novel therapies. We offer an exceptional postdoctoral training environment with state-of-the-art research facilities, competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and generous professional development funding.
Company History
More than 70 years ago, Danny Thomas was a young entertainer with a baby on the way. Work wasn't easy to come by, and his despair grew. He turned to St. Jude Thaddeus, the patron saint of hopeless causes, and vowed, "Show me my way in life, and I will build you a shrine." That prayer marked a pivotal moment. Soon after, he began finding work, eventually becoming one of the biggest stars of radio, film and television in his day. He was on Make Room for Daddy, later known as The Danny Thomas Show. Danny used his fame to fulfill his vow and to change the lives of thousands of children and families. In 1962, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital opened in front of a crowd of 9,000 in Memphis, Tennessee.
Benefits
Funding & Benefits for Postdoctoral Fellows:
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is supported by ALSAC, one of the world’s leading nonprofit charitable organizations. ALSAC exists solely to raise and provide the funds necessary to operate and maintain St. Jude. St. Jude researchers also receive substantial support in terms of external grant funding. Our unique funding model affords St. Jude researchers excellent support, resources and a remarkable degree of freedom to innovate and pursue novel ideas.
Salary and funding opportunities:
Postdoctoral fellows at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital are not required to bring their own funding and are compensated with a competitive salary above the recommended NIH levels. On this salary postdocs are able to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle in Memphis, a vibrant city with a low cost of living. We encourage postdocs to pursue competitive external funding opportunities as part of their professional development. In addition, several named institutional fellowships are awarded to outstanding postdoctoral fellows completing their training at St. Jude.
Current Salary Schedule:
Years of Postdoc Experience Annual Salary
0 $52,504
1 $53,504
2 $54,504
3 $55,504
4 $56,504
5 $56,901
6 $59,100
7+ $61,308
Benefits and administrative support:
Postdocs receive a sign-on bonus, a substantial annual allowance for professional development, a laptop computer, paid leave, and a generous array of benefits including health, dental and vision coverage and a retirement savings program. Staff in the Office of Academic Programs in Biomedical Sciences provide dedicated administrative and training support for postdoctoral fellows.
Relocation assistance:
We offer comprehensive, individually tailored relocation assistance designed to make your move to Memphis and St. Jude a pleasant and exciting experience. Information regarding housing, schools, banking, child care, and other areas of need is available through our office. While you search for your ideal home, we can provide temporary furnished housing near St. Jude for up to three months at a discounted rate.