St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Postdoctoral Research Associate - Developmental Neurobiology - Proteostasis and muscle-brain signaling during aging
Memphis, TN
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About the role
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Technology may support portions of our process, but recruiting decisions involve human review and engagement.
Nice to have
- 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.
Compensation
- Embark on your journey with a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and generous relocation assistance, reflecting our commitment to recognize and invest in talent.
Company info
- We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join the group of Dr.
- 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).
Equal opportunity
- Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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