Postdoctoral Research Associate - Developmental Neurobiology

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

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About The Position

A postdoctoral research associate position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Lindsay Schwarz in the Department of Developmental Neurobiology at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The Schwarz lab is looking for motivated individuals interested in using innovative in vivo and molecular approaches to address how the organization and function of norepinephrine neural circuits in animal models contribute to behavior and disease.

Requirements

• A PhD in neuroscience or related discipline.
• Prior experience in studying neural circuits.
• Expertise with methodologies such as optogenetics, calcium imaging, viral tracing, tissue clearing, murine behavioral phenotyping, and machine-learning behavioral analysis.
• Familiarity with programming languages (e.g. R, Python) and ability to work with large datasets.
• Strong record of peer-reviewed publications.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a highly collaborative research environment.
• Ability to mentor and support other researchers.

Responsibilities

• Independently design and execute experiments and interpret data.
• Utilize innovative in vivo and molecular approaches to study norepinephrine neural circuits.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Mentor and train junior researchers as needed.

Benefits

• World-class facilities and state-of-the-art technologies.
• Ongoing support for career development.
• Commitment to individual mentoring and training.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees