Postdoctoral Research Associate - Developmental Neurobiology - Muscle-to-Brain Communication & Aging

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Memphis, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join the group of Dr. Fabio Demontis. The lab is located in the Department of Developmental Neurobiology at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN, USA. We use mice and Drosophila to decipher the conserved mechanisms of muscle aging and proteostasis, and how muscle-derived signals (myokines) affect proteostasis and the progression of age-related diseases in the central nervous system. The fellow will benefit from both the outstanding research facilities and the highly collaborative St. Jude community. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is a world-class research institution. Our 300 faculty work across the spectrum of basic, translational, clinical, and population science in a highly collaborative multidisciplinary environment that includes a Nobel laureate and members of the National Academy of Science and the National Academy of Medicine. St. Jude is ranked on Fortune Magazine’s “Best Workplaces in Health Care & Biopharma” and Glassdoor’s “Best Places to Work,” and is located in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee, a vibrant and friendly city at the historic American crossroads of music, trade, food and culture. We are in pursuit of the brightest minds in biomedical sciences, individuals poised to contribute to our research progress. Other than access to top-quality scientists and mentors, as a postdoctoral trainee at St. Jude, you will have: A Blend of Academic Freedom and Industrial Efficiency: Access to shared resources and facilities led by expert scientists, coupled with cutting-edge technology, accelerates research productivity. Customized Professional and Career Growth: Experience specifically designed programs to enhance professional growth and career readiness empowering postdocs for success beyond their training. This includes access to grant writing workshops, individual development plans, teaching and mentoring opportunities, non-research career advancement programs, professional development allowance, and so much more.

Requirements

• Ph.D.
• Expertise in molecular, biochemical, and cell biological techniques.
• Ability to work independently as well as in collaborative research efforts.
• Strong desire to make a major contribution to the field of aging and neurobiology.

Nice To Haves

• Training in Drosophila neurobiology
• Training in tauopathy

Responsibilities

• Decipher the conserved mechanisms of muscle aging and proteostasis.
• Investigate how muscle-derived signals (myokines) affect proteostasis and the progression of age-related diseases in the central nervous system.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits
• Generous relocation assistance
• Access to shared resources and facilities led by expert scientists
• Cutting-edge technology
• Customized professional and career growth programs
• Grant writing workshops
• Individual development plans
• Teaching and mentoring opportunities
• Non-research career advancement programs
• Professional development allowance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees