Postdoc: Advanced Optical Imaging for Brain & Disease

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Lauderdale Courts (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital invites applications for a post-doctoral scientist/engineer to develop and apply advanced optical imaging and microscopy methods.

The Hillman Lab seeks candidates with strengths in microscopy development, high-throughput imaging, and functional brain imaging in awake, behaving models. Collaborators from physics, engineering, and biology share a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in physics, engineering or biology.
• Experience in microscopy development and imaging.
• Strong data analysis and modeling skills.
• Interest in brain imaging and neurovascular research.

Responsibilities

• Design and apply high-speed 3D microscopy methods (SCAPE/light-sheet).
• Develop imaging pipelines for cell-type and connectivity analysis.
• Collaborate across disciplines to connect tech development with biology and disease insights.

Skills

Microscopy

Image analysis

Brain imaging

Education

Doctoral degree in a relevant field

Tools

SCAPE

Light-sheet

Two-photon

Job description

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital invites applications for a post-doctoral scientist/engineer to develop and apply advanced optical imaging and microscopy methods.

The Hillman Lab seeks candidates with strengths in microscopy development, high-throughput imaging, and functional brain imaging in awake, behaving models. Collaborators from physics, engineering, and biology share a mission-driven environment.