Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Bio-Medical Sciences Department

The Hair Cell Damage and Protection Lab at Creighton University invites applications for the role of Postdoctoral Fellow, starting as soon as December 2025. The position provides opportunities to develop independent research projects in auditory neuroscience, career development, and gain hands-on experience with advanced techniques including calcium imaging, super-resolution microscopy, auditory brainstem response (ABR), and RNA-seq. The position also offers training and mentoring in science communication, leadership development, and project management.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist the Principal Investigator in setting up calcium imaging and ABR equipment for experiments Working with the PI and team, design and execute research in rats and zebrafish, including ABR, calcium and/or confocal imaging, pharmacology, and behavior. Present research findings at conferences, write manuscripts and grants, conduct outreach with interested stakeholders (science cafes, blogs, video, etc.). Mentor undergraduates, graduate students, and/or technicians.

What We're Looking For:

Creative individuals with substantial research experience looking to help lead a dynamic and exciting lab environment. Experience with mammalian in vivo models. Strong interpersonal and technical communication skills. Highly reliable and goal-oriented. Able to work both independently and collaboratively. Required Qualifications PhD in neuroscience, cell biology, or relevant field OR PhD in neuroscience, cell biology, or relevant field expected in the next few months First-authored paper(s) published or forthcoming in peer-reviewed neuroscience or related biomedical journals At least 4 years of experience with animal experiments Preferred Qualifications Experience with gross electrophysiology recordings Experience with RNA-seq and transcriptomic analysis Strong background in hearing research Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment 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. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination. Creighton complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources at HR@creighton.edu. Creighton University seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University's mission and values.