Postdoc, Developmental Neurobiology: Neural Circuits

St Jude Children's Research Hospital; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research hospital in Memphis is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to investigate norepinephrine neural circuits. The position requires a PhD in neuroscience, experience in neural circuit research, and proficiency in methodologies like optogenetics and machine-learning analysis. The successful candidate will contribute to a collaborative lab environment focusing on innovative research and career development.

Qualifications

• Prior experience studying neural circuits.
• Strong record of peer-reviewed publications.
• Ability to independently design and execute experiments.

Responsibilities

• Utilize innovative approaches to study norepinephrine neural circuits.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Provide mentoring and training to junior researchers.

Skills

Neuroscience

Optogenetics

Calcium imaging

Viral tracing

Machine-learning behavioral analysis

Education

PhD in neuroscience or related discipline

Tools

Programming languages (e.g. R, Python)

Job description

A leading research hospital in Memphis is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to investigate norepinephrine neural circuits. The position requires a PhD in neuroscience, experience in neural circuit research, and proficiency in methodologies like optogenetics and machine-learning analysis. The successful candidate will contribute to a collaborative lab environment focusing on innovative research and career development.