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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital · 21 hours ago

Postdoctoral Research Associate –neural circuit in schizophrenia – Zakharenko lab

positionMemphis, TN
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is seeking a highly motivated individual for a postdoctoral position in the Zakharenko lab, focusing on the neural circuit mechanisms of schizophrenia. The successful candidate will conduct imaging and behavioral studies to understand neural activity in mutant mice.

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Responsibilities

Conduct behavioral and 2-photon laser-scanning microscopy imaging of neuronal activity in mutant mice
Focus on models of high-risk genetic risks for schizophrenia
Analyze time-series data, preferably from neuroimaging or behavioral studies

Qualification

2-photon imaging techniquesPhD in neuroscienceDeepLabCutTime-series data analysisComputational neuroscienceData miningMachine learning methodsCommunication skillsCollaborative environment

Required

PhD in neuroscience, or related fields
DeepLabCut or similar methods
Demonstrated hands-on experience with 2-photon imaging techniques
Experience analyzing time-series data, preferably from neuroimaging or behavioral studies
Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment

Preferred

Ph.D. degrees in neuroscience or related fields within the last 3 years
Experience in imaging in vivo
Skills in computational neuroscience and data mining using machine learning methods

Benefits

Excellent salary and benefits package

Company

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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dateFounded in 1962
location
Memphis, Tennessee, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
http://stjude.org

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$62.4M
Key Investors
Kia MotorsKBR Charity Golf TournamentHyundai Hope On Wheels
2025-05-12Grant· $1.5M
2024-10-28Grant
2024-08-28Grant· $0.4M

Leadership Team

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Judy A. Habib
Chair, Board of Directors
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