F.M. Kirby Neurobiology Center

The F.M. Kirby Neurobiology Center is fully committed to recruiting and supporting the full spectrum of our diverse population and ensuring that everybody has a place in our research community.

Kirby Open Positions

Postdoctoral Fellows Positions

Research Fellow – Ebrahimi-Fakhari Lab

MINIMUM EDUCATION: PhD, MD

In the Ebrahimi-Fakhari lab, our mission is to use cutting-edge research techniques to understand and treat rare neurological disorders in children. Our goal is to build a translational research platform that can take discoveries from the bedside to the bench and back. Through our commitment to collaboration, mentorship, and scientific excellence, we strive to make a lasting impact on the patients we serve. We are recruiting Post-Doctoral Research Fellows to expand our work on high-throughput platforms for functional genomics screens and drug discovery in cellular and in vivo models of hereditary spastic paraplegia.

We are looking for talented trainees who are passionate about disease-oriented translational research. We are particularly interested in colleagues with a background in molecular biology, cell biology, neuroscience, gene editing and/or work with transgenic mouse lines

Ebrahimi-Fakhari Lab Website 

Research Fellow – Bioinformatics

MINIMUM EDUCATION: PhD, MD

The Laboratories of Dr. Judith Steen, Associate Professor of Neurology, and Dr. Hanno Steen, Associate Professor of Pathology, are joint multidisciplinary laboratories working to understand neuroregeneration and neurodegenerative disease using systems biology approaches. The laboratory develops novel qualitative and quantitative methodologies in mass spectrometry and at the interface of proteomics and transcriptomics with emphasis on computational proteomics approaches.

Steen Lab Website 

Research Fellow – Quantitative Mass Spec

MINIMUM EDUCATION: PhD, MD

The Laboratories of Dr. Judith Steen, Associate Professor of Neurology, and Dr. Hanno Steen, Associate Professor of Pathology, are joint multidisciplinary laboratories working to understand neuroregeneration and neurodegenerative disease using systems biology approaches. The laboratory develops novel qualitative and quantitative methodologies in mass spectrometry and at the interface of proteomics and transcriptomics.

Steen Lab Website 

Research Positions

Staff Scientist- RSZ TNC Clinical Neurophysiology Research Core

MINIMUM EDUCATION: A minimum of 7 years of original and relevant research experience and a Master’s Degree, a PhD is preferred (Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields).

The candidate will contribute to the leadership team of the Rosamund Stone Zander Translational Neuroscience Center- Clinical Neurophysiology Research Core and provide scientific and managerial support to perform EEG-based studies.
This Staff Scientist will be responsible for:

  • Designing and conducting research experiments of moderate to high complexity.
  • Collaborating with the Principal Investigator (PI) to prepare manuscripts.
  • Participating in drafting grant proposals and preparing scientific figures.
  • Providing expertise to complete innovative and original high-impact scientific research.
  • Maintaining a positive and collaborative research environment.

Administrative Positions

Program Coordinator II

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Associates

The Arbab and Farrell labs are seeking an organized individual to manage administrative tasks in dynamic research settings with minimal supervision. This role supports Principal Investigators (PI) and involves complex administrative tasks requiring independent decision-making and priority setting. Responsibilities include implementing operational policies, problem-solving, leading workflow, troubleshooting, assisting with training, providing PI support, and interacting with staff, faculty, and external agencies. Cross coverage and other duties as assigned are also part of the role.