Postdoctoral Scientist: Spinal Motor Circuits & Movement

ALSAC; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Access to shared resources and cutting

Competitive compensation

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to study motor circuitry in mice.

The project focuses on the synaptic and circuit organization of spinal interneurons and how these circuits shape motor output, using mouse genetics, viral tracing, single-cell and spatial transcriptomics, and imaging. The lab emphasizes mentorship and independent project development in a collaborative environment, with strong support for career growth and

Qualifications

• PhD or MD/PhD in neuroscience or a related discipline
• Strong experimental training and the ability to independently design and execute experiments
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary, highly collaborative environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong record of peer-reviewed publications
• Preferred experience with neural circuits, mouse genetics, and viral tools
• Familiarity with programming languages (R, Python) and single-cell genomic/spatial transcriptomics

Responsibilities

• Study the synaptic and circuit organization of genetically defined spinal interneurons crucial for movement
• Employ mouse genetics, viral tracing, single-cell/spatial transcriptomics and imaging methods
• Collaborate in a highly collaborative environment and contribute to project development

Job description

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to study motor circuitry in mice.

The project focuses on the synaptic and circuit organization of spinal interneurons and how these circuits shape motor output, using mouse genetics, viral tracing, single-cell and spatial transcriptomics, and imaging. The lab emphasizes mentorship and independent project development in a collaborative environment, with strong support for career growth and