Postdoctoral Research Associate - Developmental Neurobiology - Proteostasis and muscle-brain signaling during aging

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow to join Dr. Fabio Demontis' group in the Developmental Neurobiology department. The lab uses mouse and Drosophila models to study muscle aging, proteostasis, and myokine signaling in aging and neurobiology.

Candidates with a Ph.D. and expertise in molecular, biochemical, and cell biology techniques are encouraged to apply; training in Drosophila neurobiology is a plus.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required or forthcoming; postdoc start should not have begun elsewhere.
• Experience with molecular, biochemical, and cell biological techniques.
• Drosophila neurobiology and tauopathy training preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration; strong drive to contribute to aging and neurobiology.

Skills

Molecular biology techniques

Biochemical techniques

Cell biology techniques

Education

Ph.D. degree

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join the group of Dr. Fabio Demontis (www.stjude.org/demontis). The lab (www.stjude.org/research/labs/demontis-lab.html) is located in the Department of Developmental Neurobiology at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN, USA. We use mice and Drosophila to decipher the conserved mechanisms of muscle aging and proteostasis, and how muscle-derived signals (myokines) affect proteostasis and the progression of age-related diseases in the central nervous system (Genes&Development, 2020; Cell Metabolism, 2021; Trend in Molecular Medicine, 2026; Developmental Cell, 2026).

Requirements

• This position is restricted to applicants that did not start already postdoctoral training elsewhere.
• In addition to a Ph.D (recently awarded or upcoming), the candidate should have expertise in molecular, biochemical, and cell biological techniques.
• Training in Drosophila neurobiology and tauopathy is preferred but not required.
• Candidate should have the ability to work independently as well as in collaborative research efforts, and have a strong desire to make a major contribution to the field of aging and neurobiology.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is a world-class research institution. Our 300 faculty work across the spectrum of basic, translational, clinical, and population science in a highly collaborative multidisciplinary environment that includes a Nobel laureate and members of the National Academy of Science and the National Academy of Medicine. St. Jude is ranked on Fortune Magazine's "Best Workplaces in Health Care & Biopharma" and Glassdoor's "Best Places to Work," and is located in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee, a vibrant and friendly city at the historic American crossroads of music, trade, food and culture. We are in pursuit of the brightest minds in biomedical sciences, individuals poised to contribute to our research progress.

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive Compensation: Embark on your journey with a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and generous relocation assistance, reflecting our commitment to recognize and invest in talent.

St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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