Post Doctoral Fellow - Neuroscience
Job Summary
Join a team combining molecular neuroscience, mouse genetics, and advanced imaging to pioneer discoveries at the underexplored cilia–brain interface. Primary cilia are sensory organelles that detect extracellular signals and transduce major pathways—such as sonic hedgehog—to regulate embryonic development and tissue homeostasis. Mutations in ciliary genes cause “ciliopathies,” often marked by cognitive impairment, motor dysfunction, and brain malformations, and emerging evidence implicates ciliary defects in broader neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders.
Role
Lead in vivo studies using our Cilia-BioID2 mouse models and standard Cre-driver lines
Learn and perform survival surgeries and advanced imaging
Develop and optimize molecular, biochemical, and neuroanatomical assays
Analyze proteomic and imaging datasets; draft manuscripts and present at international meetings
Mentor students and collaborate across Sanford Research Institute
Qualifications
- Requires a doctorate degree in a clinical, health, or life science field.
- Management experience is highly recommended.
What We Offer
- Access to state-of-the-art core facilities at Sanford Research Institute
- Professional development opportunities, including personalized grant-writing mentorship, leadership workshops, and tailored career counseling
- A collaborative, supportive culture that fosters teamwork and innovation
- Live and dine in Sioux Falls’ welcoming community: explore a thriving farm-to-table, enjoy friendly neighborhood cafés and bakeries, and join free outdoor summer concerts—all just minutes from the lab
- Easy travel via Sioux Falls Regional Airport, offering daily flights to major hubs and seamless connections for national and international travel
Benefits
- Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees.
- Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.
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