Postdoctoral Fellow in Stem Biology (Otolaryngology Dept

Postdoctoral Fellow in Stem Biology (Otolaryngology Dept)

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Title
- Postdoctoral Fellow in Stem Biology (Otolaryngology Dept)

Appointment Type
- Postdoctoral Fellow

Department - IUSM
- Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery

Campus - IU School of Medicine Indianapolis

Position Summary - POST-DOCTORAL POSITION IN STEM BIOLOGY in the Department of Otolaryngology-HNS We are looking for a motivated and creative post-doctoral fellow to join the 3D Stem Cell Biology Research Lab and study normal and pathological development of the human inner ear using stem cell-derived organoids as a model system. We recently developed a human cochlear organoid system that recapitulates aspects of outer and inner hair cell development.

Using this novel model system, we aim at elucidating the mechanisms underlying hair cell differentiation and identifying means to promote hair cell regeneration in the human cochlea. We are also developing a human cochlear–hindbrain assembloid system to study auditory neural circuity development. Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in biomedical sciences. The start date is flexible. The Hashino lab is a highly collaborative group of scientists with diverse research backgrounds ranging from chemical engineering to stem cell biology, neuroscience and molecular biology.

We conduct team-based science, while fostering independence and creative approaches to addressing fundamental scientific questions. The experimental approaches we are currently using include: organoid culture, CRISPR genome editing, CUT&RUN/ChIP, scRNA-seq/scATAC-seq, 3D imaging/expansion microscopy, proteomics, and mathematical modeling. 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.

We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to improve health equity and well-being for all throughout the state of Indiana.

Basic Qualifications
- Doctoral degree is required. Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in biomedical sciences.

Department Contact for Questions
- Dr. Eri Hashino (ehashino) Ruth

C. Holton Professor and Vice Chair for Research Department of Otolaryngology Indiana University School of Medicine.

Additional Qualifications

If interested, please submit:

-CV,-Brief description of research experience & interest (upload as "Research Agenda")-List of three references

Priority Application Review Deadline

Expected Start Date - 07/01/2026

Posting Number - IUSM-