Postdoc: Motor Circuitry & Spinal Neurons in Mice

Emerging Scholars Council; Memphis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's Bikoff Lab in the Department of Developmental Neurobiology is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to study motor circuitry in mice, focusing on the synaptic and circuit organization of spinal interneurons that shape motor output.

The successful candidate will use mouse genetics, viral tracing, single-cell and spatial transcriptomics, and imaging, with strong mentoring and opportunities to develop independent projects.

Qualifications

• PhD or MD/PhD in neuroscience or a related discipline.
• Strong experimental training and the ability to independently design and execute experiments and interpret data.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary, highly collaborative environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong record of peer-reviewed publications.

Responsibilities

• Investigate synaptic and circuit organization of genetically defined spinal interneurons essential for movement.
• Apply mouse genetics, viral tracing, single-cell and spatial transcriptomics, and imaging.
• Collaborate across teams and contribute to project development and mentorship.

Skills

Independent experimental design

Excellent communication

Peer-reviewed publications

Education

PhD or MD/PhD in neuroscience

Tools

Mouse genetics

Viral tools

Single-cell transcriptomics

Spatial transcriptomics

Job description

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's Bikoff Lab in the Department of Developmental Neurobiology is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to study motor circuitry in mice, focusing on the synaptic and circuit organization of spinal interneurons that shape motor output.

The successful candidate will use mouse genetics, viral tracing, single-cell and spatial transcriptomics, and imaging, with strong mentoring and opportunities to develop independent projects.