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The Hillman Lab brings together researchers from physics, engineering, and biology in a collaborative and intellectually open environment. We are driven to connect technology development with meaningful biological insights, aligning with the research and clinical missions of St Jude. Candidates with interest and expertise in the following areas will be considered:
Microscopy development and applications: Design, construction and application of high-speed 3D microscopy methods including our SCAPE / light-sheet approaches, two-photon, fluorescence lifetime and vibrational imaging methods.
Large-scale and high-throughput imaging and analysis pipelines: 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.
Functional brain imaging: Application of wide-field optical mapping in awake, behaving mice to study brain -behavior - movement and neurovascular relationships in health and disease. Contributions can includes novel, hypothesis-driven experimental design and data acquisition, as well as analysis and modelling of multi-dimensional datasets.
Strong candidates with novel or complementary backgrounds or skill sets are also encouraged to apply.
Trainees will be encouraged to pursue independent ideas while contributing to shared technical and scientific goals, with strong support from the broader imaging and research infrastructure at St. Jude. The position also offers access to institutional resources for career development and training within a highly collaborative research community.
As part of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the lab operates within a mission-driven research environment with a strong commitment to translating discoveries for the benefit of children. Candidates should be driven by a desire to innovate and discover, in an environment where your work can truly make a difference. Positions are available to start immediately.
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