Postdoctoral Fellow in Inner-Ear Biology

Postdoctoral Fellow in Inner-Ear Biology

We are looking for a motivated and creative post-doctoral fellow to join our group at the Indiana School of Medicine. Our NIH funded lab studies pathophysiology of the inner ear using multiple genetic mouse models and a novel human stem cell-derived 3D inner ear organoid model. We study genetically-mediated hair cell and neuronal degeneration in these model systems to determine cellular networks that lead to cell death and to establish molecules that can prevent degeneration.

Experimental approaches include inner ear drug delivery, CRISPR/Cas9, single cell RNA‑seq, cell culture with live cell imaging, immunohistochemistry with confocal microscopy, Ca2+ imaging, coimmunoprecipitation and proteomics.

IUSM is committed to being a welcoming campus community and we seek candidates whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to robust learning and working environments for all students, staff, and faculty.

• Ph.D. in biomedical sciences (or equivalent).
• Previous research experience in genetics and/or proteomics is highly desirable.
• Ability to work with animal models is required.
• Salary compatible with NIH pay schedule.

Applications should include a cover letter describing research experience & interests, CV, and contact information of three references. All applications must be submitted through this site.

Rick Nelson, MD, PhD
Department of Otolaryngology
Indiana University School of Medicine