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What is the difference between Research Assistant Position vs Research Associate?

AspectResearch Assistant PositionResearch Associate
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree often required; some roles may need a master'sMaster's or Ph.D. often preferred; more specialized experience
Work EnvironmentAcademic labs, research institutions, healthcare settingsResearch labs, universities, industry R&D departments
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, government agencies, non-profitsUniversities, private companies, biotech firms
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for entry-level research rolesViewed as a more advanced research position

The Research Assistant Position typically involves supporting research activities under supervision, requiring a bachelor's degree. In contrast, a Research Associate usually has more experience or advanced degrees, taking on more independent responsibilities. Both roles are common in academic and research settings, but the Research Associate position generally demands a higher level of expertise and specialization.

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Faculty Position - Department of Immunology

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Memphis, TN • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago


St. Jude Children's Research Hospital rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 12 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

40th of 1,055 rated hospitals


Job description

SJCRH
The Department of Immunology at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital invites applications for faculty positions at all levels (ASSISTANT, ASSOCIATE, or FULL Member). Under new leadership with a plan for significant expansion, we seek creative applicants with bold vision and demonstrated excellence in immunology research, including (but not limited to) the following areas: 1) fundamental immune cell biology (e.g., immunometabolism and structural immunology), 2) tissue immunity (e.g., tumor microenvironment and barrier tissue immunity), 3) organismal immunity (e.g., the crosstalk between the immune system and other organ systems), 4) systems and computational immunology, and/or 5) synthetic immunology and immuno-engineering.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is a highly interactive environment offering its faculty a remarkable opportunity to perform groundbreaking independent and collaborative research. We provide long-term institutional support past the start-up period to facilitate innovation and discovery. St. Jude provides an impressive array of shared resources and core facilities to support research and discovery efforts across the institution. You will join a collaborative network of basic, translational, and clinical investigators conducting high-impact, interdisciplinary research. Excellent opportunities are available to translate the fundamental discoveries in immunological science into next-generation therapies for pediatric catastrophic diseases, as evidenced by the ongoing efforts to develop gene-edited CAR T cell therapies for pediatric cancer by integration and partnership with St. Jude Comprehensive Cancer Center (SJCCC) and clinical departments. SJCCC, the first and only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center dedicated solely to children, has been recognized with the highest possible ranking of "exceptional" in its two most recent reviews by the NCI. You will also have access to excellent graduate students and teaching opportunities in St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, as well as the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC).
St. Jude is located in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee, a vibrant and friendly city at the historic American crossroads of music, trade, food, and culture. Mild winters and beautiful green outdoor spaces are among the reasons why Forbes recently named Memphis the 4th happiest city in which to work. Cost of living and high quality of life are other excellent attractions.
St. Jude offers generous start-up packages, including full salary for faculty and support staff, equipment funds, and access to cutting-edge departmental and institutional shared resources. St. Jude is consistently highly ranked in the U.S. News Best Children's Hospitals for Pediatric Cancer and in Fortune magazine's list of 100 best places to work.
Minimum Education
Successful applicants must hold a PhD, MD and/or equivalent degree, have at least three years of relevant postgraduate experience, and have a proven track record of productivity.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit the following items directly online:
• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Research Accomplishments and Future Plans (2 to 4 pages)
• Contact information for 3 references
Contact information
Joshua Roberts, Administrative Director
Department of Immunology
joshua.roberts@stjude.org
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.

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