Postdoctoral Fellow AF7803

Postdoctoral Fellow AF7803 494214 Stillwater

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Campus OSU-Stillwater Contact Name & Email Dr. Elizabeth McCullagh, elizabeth.mccullagh@okstate.edu Work Schedule TBD Appointment Length 12 months or less Hiring Range $50,400.00 - $50,400.00 Priority Application Date While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by May 8, 2026, to ensure full consideration. About this Position The McCullagh lab in the Department of Biology at Oklahoma State University is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work on an NIH funded project on myelination in Fragile X Syndrome (FXS). The project focuses on the auditory issues in FXS and underlying mechanisms including myelination and will involve in vitro physiological experiments, behavioral assays, complex mouse colony management, and anatomical experiments. The postdoc will be expected to lead the data collection on project experiments, develop new projects in line with their interests and the aims of the grant, communicate project results through scientific publications and presentations and contribute to student mentorship. The McCullagh lab is dedicated to the professional development of all lab members and there will be opportunities to develop skills in teaching, mentorship and outreach. The position can start as early as May 15, 2026, but the start date can be adjusted based on the selected candidate's availability. To apply please submit: a cover letter describing interest in the project and previous research experience current CV Two letters of reference should also be submitted by the applicant's academic references to the job search platform. Applications will be evaluated until the position is filled, but review of applications will begin April 20, 2026. For further information about the position, please contact

Elizabeth McCullagh:

(elizabeth.mccullagh@okstate.edu). Required Qualifications Ph.D./Ed.

D. Ph.D. in neuroscience or a related field by the time they are hired. (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date) Experience working on large-scale research projects, working with data curation, analysis and scientific publication. Skills, Proficiencies, and/or

Knowledge:

Work collaboratively with the PI and others on the project in lab settings. Preferred Qualifications Acoustics, behavioral assays, animal colony management, in vitro physiology, and optogenetics. All positions are subject to the availability of funding, and any offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation in the application process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. To request an accommodation, please email eeo@okstate.edu or call 405-744-5449. Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions.