Postdoctoral Neuroscience Researcher—Schizophrenia Circuits

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN, seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Zakharenko Lab to investigate the mechanisms of schizophrenia.

The successful candidate will lead a project identifying abnormal neural circuits, cell biological and molecular processes in mouse, rat, and human models of rare copy number variations that confer the highest genetic risks of schizophrenia. Preference will be given to applicants with a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Preference will be given to applicants with a Ph.D. in neuroscience or related fields.
• Strong background in cell biology, in vivo or slice electrophysiology, 2-photon imaging of head-fixed animals, molecular techniques, and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a research project identifying abnormal neuronal circuits and molecular mechanisms in schizophrenia models.
• Work with mouse, rat, and human models to explore genetic risks for schizophrenia.
• Collaborate within a 15-person team and utilize departmental shared resources for behavior testing and imaging.

Skills

PhD in neuroscience

Electrophysiology (in vivo/slice)

2-photon imaging

Molecular techniques

Strong communication skills

Cell biology

Education

PhD in neuroscience

Tools

2-photon imaging setups

Electrophysiology equipment

Job description

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN, seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Zakharenko Lab to investigate the mechanisms of schizophrenia.

The successful candidate will lead a project identifying abnormal neural circuits, cell biological and molecular processes in mouse, rat, and human models of rare copy number variations that confer the highest genetic risks of schizophrenia. Preference will be given to applicants with a Ph.D.