Postdoc in Developmental Neurobiology: Muscle–Brain Aging

St Jude Children's Research Hospital; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital invites applications for a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join the lab of Dr. Fabio Demontis in the Department of Developmental Neurobiology in Memphis, TN.

The group studies conserved mechanisms of muscle aging and proteostasis and how muscle-derived signals influence central nervous system aging. An applicant should hold a Ph.D. in a related field and demonstrate expertise in molecular, biochemical, and cell-biological techniques.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a related field.
• Expertise in molecular, biochemical, and cell‑biological techniques.
• Training in Drosophila neurobiology or tauopathy is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, and a strong desire to contribute to aging and neurobiology.

Skills

Molecular biology

Biochemical techniques

Cell biology techniques

Education

Ph.D. in a related field

Job description

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital invites applications for a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join the lab of Dr. Fabio Demontis in the Department of Developmental Neurobiology in Memphis, TN.

The group studies conserved mechanisms of muscle aging and proteostasis and how muscle-derived signals influence central nervous system aging. An applicant should hold a Ph.D. in a related field and demonstrate expertise in molecular, biochemical, and cell-biological techniques.