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Post-Doctoral Associate in Neuroscience / Neurobiology

Employer
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Location
Memphis, Tennessee
Salary
TBD
Closing date
Aug 16, 2021

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Discipline
Life Sciences, Neuroscience
Organization Type
Healthcare/Hospital

Job Details

Post-Doctoral Associate in Neuroscience / Neurobiology

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

The Bikoff lab (https://www.bikofflab.org/) is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher interested in using quantitative approaches to behavior, in vivo calcium imaging, and optogenetics/chemogenetics to study neural circuitry in mice. 

We aim to understand the functional organization of neural circuits that control movement, including how descending pathways from the brain interact with spinal circuits to implement motor output. The lab approaches this problem from multiple perspectives, using mouse genetics, single-cell transcriptomics, viral tracing and whole-brain imaging, and animal behavior to explore the role of molecularly discrete subsets of neurons in motor control. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds that would thrive in a highly collaborative, interactive, and supportive environment that provides the freedom to independently develop a research project.

Qualifications

  • PhD in neuroscience or related discipline
  • Prior experience in quantitative behavioral analysis or in vivo calcium imaging is preferred
  • Familiarity with Matlab or Python for data analysis
  • Strong record of peer-reviewed publications
  • Ability to independently design and execute experiments and interpret data
  • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary, highly collaborative environment
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

     

The Bikoff lab is strongly committed to providing individual mentoring and training for all lab members, as well as additional support for career development.

Individuals with evidence of scientific accomplishment are encouraged to apply for job 44720 and include a brief description of research interests.

Contact Information

Jay B. Bikoff, PhD

Assistant Member, Department of Developmental Neurobiology

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

262 Danny Thomas Place

 Memphis, TN  38105

Jay.bikoff@stjude.org

https://www.stjude.org/bikoff

 

Company

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, founded by the late entertainer Danny Thomas, is one of the world's premier centers for the research and treatment of pediatric cancer and other catastrophic childhood diseases. St. Jude is the first and only pediatric cancer center to be designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute. Children from all 50 states and from around the world have come through the doors of St. Jude for treatment, and thousands more around the world have benefited from the research conducted at St. Jude - research that is shared freely with the global medical community. St. Jude is the only pediatric cancer research center where families never pay for treatments that are not covered by insurance. No child is denied treatment because of a family's inability to pay.

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