Postdoc: Muscle-Brain Aging & Neurobiology Research

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to shared research resources

Customized professional growth programs

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits

Job summary

A leading research institute in Memphis is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate in Developmental Neurobiology focused on muscle-to-brain communication and aging. Candidates must have a Ph.D. and expertise in molecular, biochemical, and cell biology techniques. Experience in Drosophila neurobiology is preferred. The role includes deciphering aging mechanisms and contributing to crucial neurobiology research, all within a collaborative environment. Competitive salary and benefits offered, along with professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Expertise in molecular, biochemical, and cell biological techniques.
• Training in Drosophila neurobiology and tauopathy is preferred.
• Independent and collaborative research abilities.

Responsibilities

• Decipher mechanisms of muscle aging and proteostasis.
• Investigate how muscle-derived signals affect neurobiology.
• Contribute significantly to research in aging and neurobiology.

Skills

Molecular techniques

Biochemical techniques

Cell biological techniques

Drosophila neurobiology

Education

Ph.D.

Job description

A leading research institute in Memphis is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate in Developmental Neurobiology focused on muscle-to-brain communication and aging. Candidates must have a Ph.D. and expertise in molecular, biochemical, and cell biology techniques. Experience in Drosophila neurobiology is preferred. The role includes deciphering aging mechanisms and contributing to crucial neurobiology research, all within a collaborative environment. Competitive salary and benefits offered, along with professional development opportunities.