Post Doctoral Fellow - Arble lab

Post Doctoral Fellow - Arble lab Marquette University - 4.2 Milwaukee, WI Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Biology Research design MATLAB Specimen collection Histological laboratory techniques Neuroscience Research manuscripts Scientific publications Student mentoring Immunological laboratory techniques Working with graduate students R Doctoral degree in biology Scientific and medical presentations experience Doctoral degree in neuroscience Analysis skills Doctor of Philosophy Scientific protocols Grant proposals Organizational skills Experimental design In vivo studies Data collection GraphPad Prism Senior level Research findings presentation Communication skills Python Animal physiology Statistical analysis tools Full Job Description The Arble Lab in the Department of Biological Sciences at Marquette University seeks a motivated postdoctoral researcher to join a collaborative research program focused on how environmental light and circadian timing influence physiology and behavior. The lab uses mouse models, whole-body plethysmography, circadian and metabolic phenotyping, and neural circuit approaches to investigate how light-sensitive pathways regulate breathing, energy balance, and related physiological outcomes. The postdoctoral researcher will contribute to NIH- and NSF-funded projects examining the neural and physiological mechanisms linking light exposure, circadian biology, metabolism, and respiratory control. This position is well suited for a scientist interested in integrative physiology, neuroscience, circadian biology, metabolism, respiratory physiology, or related fields. The successful candidate will have opportunities to lead independent projects, develop new technical expertise, mentor undergraduate and graduate trainees, contribute to manuscripts and grant proposals, and participate in a supportive and interdisciplinary research environment. Duties and Responsibilities The postdoctoral researcher will design, conduct, analyze, and communicate experiments related to the lab's research program.

Primary responsibilities may include:

Conducting experiments using mouse models to study circadian, respiratory, metabolic, and/or neural circuit mechanisms. Performing physiological and behavioral assays, which may include whole-body plethysmography, light exposure paradigms, circadian activity monitoring, metabolic phenotyping, tissue collection, histology, imaging, and related techniques. Developing and troubleshooting experimental protocols in collaboration with the principal investigator and lab members. Analyzing physiological, behavioral, and/or imaging data using appropriate statistical and computational approaches. Preparing figures, manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations for scientific meetings and peer-reviewed publication. Contributing to grant reports, fellowship applications, and new research proposals. Helping maintain organized laboratory records, data files, animal protocols, and standard operating procedures. Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in experimental design, data collection, analysis, and scientific communication. Participating actively in lab meetings, departmental research activities, and collaborative scientific discussions. Supporting a lab culture that values rigor, transparency, inclusion, mentorship, and constructive feedback. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Earned doctorate (or its foreign equivalent) or appropriate terminal degree. Must possess strong communication and analytical skills; thorough knowledge of laboratory practices and procedures; and the ability to implement research projects. Must be willing to work flexible hours as necessary. Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred qualifications include some combination of the following: Ph.D. in neuroscience, physiology, biology, circadian biology, metabolism, respiratory physiology, behavioral neuroscience, or a related field. Experience with animal research, particularly mouse models. Familiarity with physiological or behavioral phenotyping approaches, such as whole-body plethysmography, indirect calorimetry, activity monitoring, sleep/circadian assays, or metabolic testing. Interest in circadian biology, environmental light exposure, neural circuits, respiratory control, obesity/metabolism, or non-image-forming visual pathways. Experience with histology, immunohistochemistry, microscopy, viral approaches, chemogenetics, or related neural circuit methods. Strong quantitative skills and experience analyzing complex biological datasets. Familiarity with statistical software or programming environments such as R, Python, MATLAB, Prism, or similar tools. Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to prepare manuscripts, abstracts, presentations, and grant-related materials. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a research team. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to reproducible research practices. Interest in mentoring students and contributing to a supportive training environment. Department Biological Sciences Posting Date 05/11/2026 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants EOE Statement It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification. Required Documents Required Documents Curriculum Vitae Optional Documents Cover Letter/Letter of Application Research Statement