Postdoctoral Research Associate - Developmental Neurobiology

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Developmental Neurobiology 2026-09-07 Postdoctoral Research Associate - DevelopmentalNeurobiology Employer St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Location Commensurate with education and experience Life Sciences, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience Position Type Full Time Job Type Postdoc Job Description A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the laboratory ofDr. Yuuta Imoto in the Department of Developmental Neurobiology at St. JudeChildren’s Research Hospital. The Imoto Lab uses a combination of advanced microscopy and artificialintelligence to investigate rapid synaptic organelle dynamics duringneurotransmission. The Fellow will design and conduct experiments aimed atidentifying molecular mechanisms by which synaptic endocytic structures removedamaged proteins in human physiology and neurodegenerative disorders. Successful candidates will have: The ability to independently design and execute experiments and interpretdata Expertise in one of the following areas: Deep learning- based microscopy image analysis Molecular and cellular biology Super-resolution microscopy imaging A strong record of contributions to peer-reviewed research publications. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to preparehigh-quality manuscripts for publication St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is a world-class research institutiondedicated to pediatric cancer and other catastrophic diseases of childhood. Thefirst and only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive CancerCenter devoted solely to children. Our 300 faculty work across the spectrum ofbasic, translational, clinical, and population science in a highly collaborativemultidisciplinary environment that includes a Nobel laureate and members of theNational Academy of Science and the National Academy of Medicine. St. Jude isranked on Fortune Magazine's "Best Workplaces in Health Care & Biopharma"and Glassdoor's "Best Places to Work", We are in pursuit of the brightest minds in biomedical sciences, individualspoised to contribute to our research progress. Other than access to top-qualityscientists and mentors, as a postdoctoral trainee at St. Jude, you willhave: A Blend of Academic Freedom and Industrial Efficiency: Access to sharedresources and facilities led by expert scientists, coupled with cutting-edgetechnology, accelerates research productivity. Customized Professional and Career Growth: Experience specifically designedprograms to enhance professional growth and career readiness empowering postdocsfor success beyond their training. This includes access to grant writingworkshops, 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 salarystarting at $72,500 a year, comprehensive benefits and generous relocationassistance, reflecting our commitment to recognize and invest in talent. A Sense of Community: St. Jude fosters a vibrant postdoc community thatsupports a well-balanced life. A dynamic environment promotes connections andcamaraderie among postdocs from all backgrounds. St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer No Search Firms St. Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. Allresumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St.Jude via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee beingpaid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Jude. #J-18808-Ljbffr