Associate Scientist - David Solecki Lab; Chromatin Imaging in Neurons

The Solecki Lab is building an imaging-based biosensor platform that makes chromatin states visible in living neurons and experimentally queryable as a cell-biological system. We are looking for an Associate Scientist who does not simply want to perform experiments but wants to help build the experimental framework for understanding how chromatin-state transitions unfold as neurons mature and assemble into brain circuits.

The successful candidate will independently take responsibility for platform areas like biosensor validation, chromatin live-cell imaging, neuronal differentiation assays, experimental perturbations, or analysis of complex time-sequence data. The position offers close collaboration with the PI and other team members to rapidly test emerging ideas in chromatin-state organization, neuronal maturation, and nuclear dynamics. You will be on the ground floor of a transformative biosensor platform with exposure to cutting-edge imaging technologies such as lattice light-sheet or super-resolution platforms, data science core labs, and an unusually collaborative environment where new imaging probes, microscopy, and analytical methods converge on fundamental problems in brain development.

• a PhD in cell biology, biophysics, gene regulation, neuroscience or related discipline
• Prior experience in live-cell imaging, super-resolution microscopy, and/or imaging probe development
• Familiarity with programming languages (e.g. R, Python) for data analysis
• Strong record of peer-reviewed publications
• Ability to independently design and execute experiments and interpret data
• Ability for cogent experimental preparation, validation, documentation, and troubleshooting

• Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific area is required
• Minimum 7+ years of research experience, or 5+ years with a Master’s degree, or 2+ years 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 preferred
• Proven performance in an earlier role or comparable role

A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $65,520 - $114,400 per year for the role of Associate Scientist – David Solecki Lab (Chromatin Imaging in Neurons).

St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer.