Postdoctoral Fellow in Biology

Indiana University Bloomington

Specific Title: —
Appointment Type: Postdoctoral Fellow
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 systems 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 the NIH pay schedule.

Department Contact for Questions

Rick Nelson, MD, PhD
Department of Otolaryngology
Indiana University School of Medicine

Special Instructions

Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Applications should include:

  • A cover letter describing research experience and interests

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)

  • Contact information of three references

All applications must be submitted through this site.

Priority Application Review Deadline—

Expected Start Date: January 1, 2026
Posting Number: IUSM-02303-2025

Supplemental Questions

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1. How did you hear about this position?

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  • Announcement: Other Journal or Magazine

  • Announcement: Other Website

2. Are you a dual career partner (your partner or spouse is already being recruited)?

  • Yes

  • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  • Curriculum Vitae

  • Research Agenda

  • Letter of Application

Optional Documents

  • Letter of Reference 1

  • List of References

  • Letter of Reference 2

  • Letter of Reference 3

  • URL

  • Publication 1

  • Publication 2

  • Publication 3

  • Research Paper 1

  • Research Paper 2

  • Research Paper 3

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