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St Joseph Hospital & Medical Center Phoenix, Arizona
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Requisition ID 2025-412958 Employment Type Full Time Department Research Department Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Monday - Friday (8:00am - 5:00pm) Remote No Category Research Travel No

Responsibilities
Postdoctoral Position in molecular neurobiology with emphasis on computation and OMICS.
Doctoral degree in natural sciences and at least four years of experience working in a basic science laboratory. Skills preferred include a strong working knowledge of computational neuroscience and big data (OMICS) experience. A strong background in molecular biology including cloning gene expression/PCR cell culture AAV production and design experience with creating and handling viral vectors are highly desired. Data generation and handling data interpretation writing up laboratory procedures and results good command of written and spoken English is required.
Job Summary: This postdoctoral fellow position will coordinate several projects aimed at using high-throughput approaches combining big data computational approaches and in vivo/vitro assays to study neurodegenerative disease and CNS therapy. Studies including evaluating lead gene therapy candidates using protein modeling and assessing these in vivo. The fellow will participate in the day-to-day operations of the research lab; duties will include collaborative experimental design conducting experimental laboratory work analyzing and writing up results for publication in peer-reviewed journals. In addition opportunities to learn about current laboratory operations including pre-clinical model techniques post-mortem analyses of tissue sample preparation; tissue sectioning immunohistochemistry etc.

Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
Research experience leading to Doctoral degree.  Ph.D., D.Sc., M.D. in clinical neuropsychology or clinical psychology from an APA approved program Required. Ability to conceive new/innovative ideas or solutions with good logic and problem solving skills; ability to communicate, write, advise and counsel on extremely complex and technical matters.
Desired Education/Experience/Skills:. Experience with pre-clinical models techniques- working knowledge of levodopa-induced dyskinesia are a plus. Knowledge of brain anatomy enteric nervous system function and general histology protocols such as tissue sectioning immunohistochemistry and microscopy specifically in fluorescence immunolabeling are highly desired.
Overview

Hello humankindness Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona,St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved. We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, Cancer Center at St. Joseph's, Ivy Brain Tumor Center, and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s. U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital. St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies.

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