Solecki Laboratory Developmental Neurobiology Postdoctoral Positions,
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
Description
Neuronal polarity is a driving force that coordinates the choreography of neural development. How polarity signaling organizes the behavior of immature neurons, in addition to how polarity signaling cascades are regulated remain key questions facing the field of developmental neurobiology and are the central research interests of the Solecki laboratory. These questions are critical to understand the pathology of neurodevelopmental diseases, where the production of neurons or their subsequent migration is defective.
Exciting postdoctoral positions are available immediately for talented and highly motivated individuals interested in understanding the cell biology of neuronal polarity and neural development in the Solecki lab at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The Solecki Lab takes a multidisciplinary approach to dissect and quantitate the molecular and cellular mechanisms controlling neuronal differentiation, neuronal migration and cell polarity in living neurons from the developing cerebellum. Available projects center on: 1) control of cytoskeletal dynamics in neuronal motility (see Solecki et. al. Neuron. 2009 63(1): 63-80) or novel regulators of polarity signaling (see Famulski el. al. Science. 2010 330(6012): 1834-8). More information can be found at:
http://www.stjude.org/solecki or
http://www.stjude.org/stjude/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=fd5fa73ed4adf210VgnVCM1000001e0215acRCRD.
Requirements
This position is an ideal opportunity for a cell biologist or neurobiologist well versed in quantitative light microscopy whom would like to expand his or her research topic into the neuronal cell biology or is interested in the cell biological mechanisms governing tissue morphogenesis in the developing brain. Candidates should have recently earned/expect to earn a Ph.D. and/or M.D., have experience in molecular biology and cell biology techniques; including live cell imaging or quantitative light microscopy. The strongest candidates will have demonstrated success in conducting original research as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and have some experience with advanced fluorescence techniques (FRAP, photoactivation, FLIM). The desire to eventually pursue an independent faculty position will be viewed as a plus.
Contact
To apply for this position, send a C.V., Letter of Interest, Description of Research Interests, Outline of Career Aspirations and the contact information of 3 referees to: David J. Solecki, PhD, Department of Developmental Neurobiology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis TN 38105, USA,
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Mail Postdoc Application: no
Letter of Interest Required: yes
Curriculum Vitae Required: yes
Description of Research Interest Required: yes
3 Letters of Recommendation Required: yes
Outline of Past Accomplishments Required: no
Outline of Career Aspirations Required: Yes
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