Associate Scientist - Circuits​/Systems​/Behavioral Neuroscience at St Jude Children's Research H

Associate Scientist - Circuits/Systems/Behavioral Neuroscience
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, TN.

An Associate Scientist performs a variety of moderately complex research tasks determined by the field and scope of the particular research project/study. The scientist will coordinate the application of in vivo methodologies to assess neural function and animal behavior with multiple labs in the Developmental Neurobiology (DNB) department. The role is suited for an individual transitioning from a postdoctoral position to a more stable, long-term position.

• Perform behavior-related experiments in collaboration with DNB lab members to establish and advance current projects.
• Implement and optimize algorithms for analyzing behavior data.
• Build or implement scripts to temporally align data across multiple modalities.
• Coordinate efforts with DNB researchers and vendors to troubleshoot and optimize behavior-related data collection.
• Contribute to publications and presentations of research findings.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Work independently and collaboratively with DNB labs.
• Provide guidance and training to less-experienced team members and may also train others outside the lab in relevant techniques.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet departmental and institutional goals.

• PhD in neuroscience, biology, computational neuroscience, or related fields.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience with neural circuit-based approaches.
• Strong programming skills (Python preferred).
• Experience analyzing time‑series data, preferably from neuroimaging or behavioral studies.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific area.

• 7+ years of research experience, or
• 5+ years of research experience with a Master's degree, or
• 2+ years of research experience with a PhD.
• Experience leading and supporting research experiments preferred.
• Some experience leading lab and scientific project coordination, maintenance, and other research support activities preferred.
• Experience in guiding and training other laboratory personnel is preferred.
• Proven performance in earlier comparable role.

Estimated salary range: $65,520 - $114,400 per year for the role of Associate Scientist - Circuits/Systems/Behavioral Neuroscience.

St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer.