Postdoctoral Fellow in Inner-Ear Biology

Appointment Type:

Postdoctoral Fellow Department:

IUSM -

Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Campus:

IU School of Medicine Indianapolis Position Summary 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 system to determine cellular networks that lead to cell death and to establish molecules that can prevent degeneration. Experimental approaches being used in the lab 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. 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 Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in biomedical sciences. Previous research experience in genetics and/or proteomics is highly desirable, but not required. Ability to work with animal models is required. Salary is compatible with NIH pay schedule. Department Contact for Questions Rick Nelson, MD, PhD Department of Otolaryngology Indiana University School of Medicine Special Instructions 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.

Expected Start Date:

01/01/2026 Posting Number IUSM-02303-2025