Postdoctoral Fellow: Live-Cell Imaging & Biosensor Tech

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Developmental Neurobiology (Solecki Lab).

The role centers on imaging-based biosensor platforms to reveal chromatin states and cell polarity during neuron maturation and brain circuit assembly. Ideal candidates will have a PhD in relevant fields and experience with live-cell imaging, super-resolution microscopy, or imaging probe development, plus proficiency in data analysis

Qualifications

• The candidate must have a PhD in cell biology, biophysics, gene regulation, neuroscience or related discipline.
• Experience with live-cell imaging, super-resolution microscopy, and/or imaging probe development is required.
• Proficiency in data analysis using R or Python.
• Strong record of peer-reviewed publications.
• Ability to independently design and execute experiments and interpret data.
• Ability for cogent experimental preparation, validation, documentation, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Carry out independent research projects using live-cell biosensors, advanced microscopy, neuronal differentiation, perturbations, and quantitative image analysis.
• Develop imaging probes, assays, and strategies to make intracellular processes visible and testable.
• Publish first-author results, present at meetings, and collaborate across disciplines.
• Collaborate with PI and team to define high-risk, high-reward experiments.

Skills

Live-cell imaging

Super-resolution microscopy

Imaging probe development

R / Python data analysis

Peer-reviewed publications

Experimental design & troubleshooting

Education

PhD in cell biology / biophysics / neuroscience

Tools

Lattice light sheet

Job description

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Developmental Neurobiology (Solecki Lab).

The role centers on imaging-based biosensor platforms to reveal chromatin states and cell polarity during neuron maturation and brain circuit assembly. Ideal candidates will have a PhD in relevant fields and experience with live-cell imaging, super-resolution microscopy, or imaging probe development, plus proficiency in data analysis