Postdoctoral Researcher -

Human Motor Neuron Identity Location:

Syracuse, NY Pay Range:

$62,400 - $70,000

Pay Determination:

Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months' salary unless otherwise specified.

FLSA Status:

Exempt Hours:

Determined by supervisor.

Job Type:

Full Time Rank:

Post Doc Campus:

Syracuse, NY Unionized Position Code:

Not Applicable Job Description:

The Smith Lab invites applications for an exceptional Postdoctoral Researcher to join our newly established group investigating the mechanisms of motor neuron development, from C. elegans to humans. Using terminal selector transcription factors as an entry point, our lab asks how post-mitotic neurons acquire and maintain their identities across a lifetime and what happens when that identity fails. The successful candidate will lead a research program investigating the transcriptional basis of motor neuron identity in human ESC-derived motor neurons, with relevance to neurodevelopmental disorders and motor neuron disease. This is a foundational line of research for the lab, and the person who takes it on will have real ownership over its direction. This position offers exceptional opportunities for scientific independence. The successful candidate will direct and manage a brand-new tissue culture room dedicated solely to this project, shape the experimental strategy from an early stage, and receive active mentorship toward an independent career in academia or an advanced research role in industry.

Qualifications:

A PhD (awarded, or within ~6 months of completion) in neuroscience, stem cell or developmental biology, molecular/cell biology, genetics, or a related field. Demonstrated hands-on expertise maintaining and differentiating human pluripotent stem cells (hESCs and/or iPSCs) into neural/neuronal lineages. At least one first-author publication (published, in press, or preprint) demonstrating the ability to carry a project to completion.

Job Specific Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Perform research tasks as outlined by project needs and the principal investigator. This primarily includes designing, performing, and analyzing experiments. Disseminate findings through publications, conferences, and seminar presentations. Co-mentor graduate students. Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

N/A Tools/Equipment:

N/A Application Instructions:

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and contact information for three references.

About Syracuse University:

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience. The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University's 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.

About the Syracuse area:

Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

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Priority Consideration:

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