St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Postdoctoral Fellow, Developmental Neurobiology (Demontis Lab), Memphis, Tennessee, USA

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow for the Demontis Lab in the Department of Developmental Neurobiology, Memphis, Tennessee, USA. Applicants should hold a Ph.D (recently awarded or upcoming).

Job Details

Company: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Position: Postdoctoral Research Associate, Developmental Neurobiology (Demontis Lab)

Department: Developmental Neurobiology

Location: Memphis, TN, USA

Principal Investigator: Dr. Fabio Demontis (www.stjude.org/demontis)

Lab Page: www.stjude.org/research/labs/demontis-lab.html

Job Description

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. St. Jude uses 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).

Eligibility Criteria

  • This position is restricted to applicants that did not start already postdoctoral training elsewhere.
  • A Ph.D (recently awarded or upcoming).

Required Skills

  • Expertise in molecular, biochemical, and cell biological techniques.
  • Training in Drosophila neurobiology and tauopathy is preferred but not required.
  • Ability to work independently as well as in collaborative research efforts.
  • A strong desire to make a major contribution to the field of aging and neurobiology.

Salary

Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and generous relocation assistance.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send their CV, a cover letter describing research experience and interests, and names and addresses of three references to: [email protected]

Additional Information

The fellow will benefit from both the outstanding research facilities and the highly collaborative St. Jude community. As a postdoctoral trainee at St. Jude, you will have:

  • A Blend of Academic Freedom and Industrial Efficiency: Access to shared resources and facilities led by expert scientists, coupled with cutting-edge technology, accelerates research productivity.
  • Customized Professional and Career Growth: Experience specifically designed programs to enhance professional growth and career readiness empowering postdocs for success beyond their training. This includes access to grant writing workshops, individual development plans, teaching and mentoring opportunities, non-research career advancement programs, professional development allowance, and so much more.
  • Competitive Compensation: Embark on your journey with a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and generous relocation assistance, reflecting our commitment to recognize and invest in talent.

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About St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is a world-class research institution. Our 300 faculty work across the spectrum of basic, translational, clinical, and population science in a highly collaborative multidisciplinary environment that includes a Nobel laureate and members of the National Academy of Science and the National Academy of Medicine. St. Jude is ranked on Fortune Magazine’s “Best Workplaces in Health Care & Biopharma” and Glassdoor’s “Best Places to Work,” and is located in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee, a vibrant and friendly city at the historic American crossroads of music, trade, food and culture.

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Send your CV, cover letter, and names and addresses of three references to [email protected].