Senior Academic Recruiter OR Academic Recruiter II for Postdoctoral Talent Acquisition

Company: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Location: Memphis
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is searching for a self-motivated, driven individual with a background in biological or biomedical science who is looking for an exciting and rare opportunity as a Senior Academic Recruiter or Academic Recruiter II. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, located in Memphis, Tennessee, is a premier center for research and treatment of potentially fatal childhood diseases, including cancer and specific blood, genetic, and immunodeficiency disorders. The hospital's mission is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. St. Jude is dedicated to providing unsurpassed patient care and to improving children’s health through biomedical research. As an Academic Recruiter, you will work with a team to primarily meet the postdoctoral recruitment needs of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital by developing and implementing effective recruiting strategies. This position requires travel to scientific conferences, meetings, and career fairs to identify promising candidates. It also involves online sourcing, developing advertising materials, and assisting with the planning of onsite recruitment events, such as the St. Jude National Graduate Student Symposium. The academic recruiter will communicate extensively with candidates and faculty throughout the application process and schedule candidate interview visits. This position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, has excellent communication skills, and outstanding organizational abilities. Job Responsibilities: Support the implementation of TA programs and processes in line with St. Jude's talent strategy. Understand the process from an applicant’s perspective; Develop and deliver a consistent, transparent candidate experience from start to finish. Mentor and coach less experienced team members to ensure hiring goals are being met. Assist in the development of sourcing plans for complex talent needs and senior positions. Manage workforce demands and develop networks to ensure a constant flow of qualified candidates using various tools (e.g., social media, career fairs, agencies, recruiting vendors). Attend talent strategy meetings to assess hiring manager’s needs and identify unique skills important to the hiring manager. Work as a team member to meet the postdoc recruitment needs of the institution. Organize attendance, and participate in conferences/meetings/career fairs both in person and remotely to promote postdoctoral openings and postdoctoral programs at St. Jude. Work with SCEO and other agencies to develop first-class advertising materials for recruiting purposes. Organize special recruitment events such as the St. Jude National Graduate Student Symposium. Manage workforce demands and develop networks and sourcing strategies to ensure a constant flow of qualified candidates using various tools (e.g., social media, and LinkedIn). Cultivate positive relationships with principal investigators, postdocs, administrative assistants, and staff. Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution. Maintain regular and predictable attendance. Senior Academic Recruiter: Minimum Education and/or Training: Bachelor's degree in biology or biomedical sciences Master's or PhD degree in Biology or Biomedical Sciences preferred Minimum Experience: 4 years working in an academic research environment or 2 years in an academic research environment plus 2 in a talent acquisition role, required A PhD will be accepted in lieu of work experience in an academic research environment Experience presenting research at a national scientific conference is preferred Experience conducting research, performing analysis, and identifying sourcing strategies to generate candidate leads. Experience with recruiting and sourcing tools (e.g., web based recruiting tools, HRIS database and/or applicant tracking systems). Strong experience using ATS and CRM technology. Experience in administration, talent acquisition or event planning is preferred Proven performance in earlier role. Academic Recruiter II: Minimum Education and/or Training: Bachelor's degree in biology or biomedical sciences required Minimum Experience: 2 years working in an academic research environment is required Experience working in scientific recruitment is preferred Experience in presenting research at a national conference is preferred Experience in event planning and database management is preferred Compensation In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $70,720 - $126,880 per year for the role of Senior Academic Recruiter OR Academic Recruiter II for Postdoctoral Talent Acquisition. Explore our exceptional benefits ! 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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