Lead Pediatric Neurobiology Research – Faculty Role

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous startup funds

Laboratory space

Personnel and institutional support

Job summary

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is expanding its Center for Pediatric Neurological Disease Research (CPNDR) and recruiting basic science faculty to drive translational neuroscience initiatives.

Researchers will lead labs employing molecular neurobiology, neurogenetics, and omics-based approaches to understand pediatric neurological diseases. Ideal candidates hold a PhD and/or MD with at least three years of postgraduate experience and a proven track record of productivity and high

Qualifications

• Hold a PhD and/or MD degree.
• Have at least three years of relevant postgraduate experience.
• Have a demonstrated track record of outstanding productivity with high scientific impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead an innovative laboratory-based research program using cutting-edge approaches to elucidate mechanisms of pediatric neurological disease.
• Mentor junior scientists and foster a collaborative translational neuroscience environment.
• Contribute to developing and implementing novel therapies through integration of basic and clinical research.

Skills

Molecular neurobiology

Neurogenetics

Omics approaches

Imaging

Animal models

Brain organoids

Education

PhD or MD

Tools

CRISPR

iPSC modelling

Genomics

Proteomics

Single-cell omics

Job description

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is expanding its Center for Pediatric Neurological Disease Research (CPNDR) and recruiting basic science faculty to drive translational neuroscience initiatives.

Researchers will lead labs employing molecular neurobiology, neurogenetics, and omics-based approaches to understand pediatric neurological diseases. Ideal candidates hold a PhD and/or MD with at least three years of postgraduate experience and a proven track record of productivity and high