Postdoctoral Research Associate - Developmental Neurobiology - Proteostasis and muscle-brain signaling during aging
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join the group of Dr. Fabio Demontis. The lab is located in the Department of Developmental Neurobiology at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN, USA.
Job description
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.
Requirements
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.
The fellow will benefit from both the outstanding research facilities and the highly collaborative St. Jude community.
Requirements
- Ph.D. (recently awarded or upcoming)
- Expertise in molecular, biochemical, and cell biological techniques
- Restricted to applicants that did not start already postdoctoral training elsewhere
- Ability to work independently as well as in collaborative research efforts
- Strong desire to make a major contribution to the field of aging and neurobiology
- Training in Drosophila neurobiology and tauopathy is preferred but not required
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits
- Relocation assistance
- Professional development allowance
- Grant writing workshops
- Individual development plans
- Mentoring opportunities
Company overview
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is a world-renowned pediatric research and treatment institution headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, dedicated to advancing cures for childhood cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Founded in 1962 by entertainer Danny Thomas, it stands as the first and only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted exclusively to children. The hospital operates on a unique funding model where families never receive bills for treatment, travel, housing, or food, with costs exceeding $2 billion annually primarily supported by donations through its fundraising organization ALSAC. St. Jude treats approximately 8,600 patients each year from all 50 states and around the world, with a focus on acute lymphoblastic leukemia, brain tumors, sickle cell disease, and infectious diseases. The institution employs over 7,000 staff members and maintains eight affiliate clinics across the United States. Through its St. Jude Global initiative, the hospital shares research and treatment protocols internationally, partnering with more than 350 institutions in over 90 countries. St. Jude has been instrumental in increasing childhood cancer survival rates from 20% in 1962 to over 80% today, while maintaining a robust research program that includes gene therapy, bone marrow transplantation, and precision medicine approaches.