Staff Scientist: Neural Regeneration & Spatial Genomics

Vanderbilt; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University’s Cigliola Laboratory seeks a Staff Scientist in Neural Regeneration to lead independent research on spinal cord repair using single-cell and spatial transcriptomics, CRISPR engineering, and advanced imaging in zebrafish and mice.

The role includes developing new technologies, training students and staff, analyzing complex datasets for high-impact publications, supporting grant development, and building collaborations within Vanderbilt and with external investigators.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in neuroscience, cell biology, developmental biology, molecular biology, or related discipline.
• Strong publication record demonstrating scientific productivity and independence.
• Expertise in regenerative biology, neuroscience, spatial or single-cell transcriptomics, molecular biology/genomics, microscopy and image analysis, CRISPR genome engineering, zebrafish and/or mouse models, bioinformatics and computational analysis (R/Python).
• Excellent organizational, communication, and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead independent research projects.
• Establish and optimize new experimental and computational technologies.
• Train postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and research staff.
• Analyze complex datasets and contribute to high-impact publications.
• Assist with grant preparation and development of new research directions.
• Build collaborations across Vanderbilt and with external investigators.
• Help shape the long-term scientific vision of the laboratory.

Skills

Publication record

Mentoring

Collaboration

Regenerative biology

Neuroscience

Single-cell/spatial transcriptomics

CRISPR genome engineering

Microscopy & image analysis

Bioinformatics

R/Python

Education

Ph.D. in neuroscience or related field

Tools

R

Python

Bioinformatics

Job description

Vanderbilt University’s Cigliola Laboratory seeks a Staff Scientist in Neural Regeneration to lead independent research on spinal cord repair using single-cell and spatial transcriptomics, CRISPR engineering, and advanced imaging in zebrafish and mice.

The role includes developing new technologies, training students and staff, analyzing complex datasets for high-impact publications, supporting grant development, and building collaborations within Vanderbilt and with external investigators.