Postdoctoral Research Associate Neural Circuits and Movement (Jay Bikoff Lab)

The goal of our research is to understand how neural circuits control movement. We approach this from multiple perspectives using diverse technologies to analyze the molecular heterogeneity and connectivity of spinal neurons explore how descending systems in the brain convey information to the spinal motor system and define the functional roles of spinal interneurons in generating behavior.

This position broadly focuses on understanding the synaptic and circuit organization of neurons in the spinal cord that enable us to the successful candidate will investigate the connectivity of genetically defined populations of spinal interneurons using a diverse set of approaches including expansion microscopy tissue clearing and light-sheet imaging as well as viral tracing and transcriptomic methodologies. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds who would thrive in a highly collaborative fun and supportive environment that also provides the freedom to independently develop a research project and take it in new directions.

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• A PhD in neuroscience or related discipline

• Prior experience in studying neural circuits

• Familiarity with programming languages (e.g. R Python) and an ability to work with large datasets

• Strong record of peer-reviewed publications

• Ability to independently design and execute experiments and interpret data

• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary highly collaborative environment

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

The Bikoff lab is strongly committed to providing individual mentoring and training as well as ongoing support at all stages of career development. At St. Jude we know what can be achieved when the brightest scientific minds face the fewest barriers. Thats why we provide world-class facilities state-of-the-art technologies and extraordinary support for your research to ensure scientific progress is never halted by a lack of resources.

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