Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Pharmacology & Neuro Ops

Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Pharmacology & Neuro Ops

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The Department of Pharmacology and Neuroscience, Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, NE, is seeking a postdoctoral fellow for a project funded by NIH.

• Develop and lead projects independently within the lab focused on the molecular and cellular basis of refractory asthma.
• Study airway hyperresponsiveness and airway inflammation and their relation to therapeutic resistance in asthma.
• Interact with and participate in other studies within a multidisciplinary group in the lab and the department.
• Contribute to training of laboratory staff and graduate students in research techniques and assist in writing grant proposals.
• Work in a full-time, grant-funded role.

• Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. degree in a relevant field.
• One year of related experience.
• Significant research accomplishments and scholarly promise, with prior experience in airway smooth muscle cells and mouse models of asthma considered advantageous.

An ideal candidate will be broadly interested in the molecular and cellular basis of refractory asthma, be capable of developing the project independently, and collaborate with the department’s multidisciplinary team.

• Curriculum vitae
• A brief summary of research to date and preferred research directions for the next few years
• Names of three referees who can write letters of recommendation (at least one outside the applicant’s home institution)

Creighton University is a private research university in Omaha, Nebraska.

Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. Applications are accepted without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. This description describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of duties.

Regular attendance is an essential function, and employees may be required to work beyond normal hours as workloads necessitate. Creighton reserves the right to modify duties and responsibilities at any time with or without notice.

Creighton University complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations should contact Human Resources at HR.

Creighton University seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University's mission and values.

Location:

Omaha, NE