Postdoctoral Research Associate - Imaging Sciences

About the role

The Hillman Lab, within the newly formed Department of Imaging Sciences at St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, seeks motivated post-doctoral scientists and engineers interested in the development and application of advanced optical imaging and microscopy methods.

Responsibilities

• Design, construction and application of high-speed 3D microscopy methods including our SCAPE / light-sheet approaches, two-photon, fluorescence lifetime and vibrational imaging methods.
• Data acquisition and analysis to characterize cell-types and connectivity in mammalian brain in health and disease, with extensions to high-content spatial-omics analysis and digital pathology.
• Application of wide-field optical mapping in awake, behaving mice to study brain-behavior-movement and neurovascular relationships in health and disease.
• Contribute to independent ideas while contributing to shared technical and scientific goals, with strong support from the broader imaging and research infrastructure at St. Jude.

Requirements

• Interest and expertise in microscopy development and applications.
• Experience with large-scale and high-throughput imaging and analysis pipelines.
• Strong background in functional brain imaging techniques.
• Ability to contribute to both experimental design and data analysis.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with microscopy and imaging technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Skills

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or MATLAB.
• Experience with image processing and analysis software.
• Knowledge of neuroscience and neurobiology.
• Experience with mouse behavior and neuroimaging techniques.

Benefits

• Access to institutional resources for career development and training within a highly collaborative research community.
• Opportunities to contribute to mission-driven research aimed at improving the lives of children.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time, permanent position.