Postdoc: Neural Circuits & Schizophrenia Imaging

St. Jude; Memphis (TN); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Developmental Neurobiology to study neural circuit mechanisms of schizophrenia.

The role involves in vivo 2‑photon imaging of neuronal activity in rodent models, data analysis, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to advance our understanding of high‑risk genetic factors. The candidate should have a PhD in neuroscience or related field, hands-on 2‑photon imaging experience, and strong

Qualifikationen

• PhD in neuroscience or related field.
• DeepLabCut or similar methods experience.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with 2-photon imaging techniques.
• Experience analyzing time-series data, preferably neuroimaging or behavioral studies.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment.

Aufgaben

• Conduct experiments to understand neural circuit mechanisms of schizophrenia.
• Perform in vivo imaging in behaving animals and analyze neural activity data.
• Collaborate with a diverse team and contribute to an interdisciplinary research program.

Kenntnisse

2-photon imaging

Time-series data analysis

Computational neuroscience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

PhD in neuroscience or related field

Tools

DeepLabCut

2-photon microscopy

In vivo imaging

Jobbeschreibung

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Developmental Neurobiology to study neural circuit mechanisms of schizophrenia.

The role involves in vivo 2‑photon imaging of neuronal activity in rodent models, data analysis, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to advance our understanding of high‑risk genetic factors. The candidate should have a PhD in neuroscience or related field, hands-on 2‑photon imaging experience, and strong