Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Creighton University in Omaha, NE is seeking to hire a Postdoctoral Research Fellow.

The newly opened Central Auditory Neuroscience Lab at Creighton University invites applications for the role of Postdoctoral Fellow, starting in October 2025. The position provides opportunities to develop independent research projects on auditory neuroscience, career development, and gain hands-on experience with advanced techniques, including patch clamp, optogenetics, fluorescence imaging, auditory brainstem response (ABR), stereotaxic surgery, RNA-seq, and computational modeling.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Principal Investigator in setting up essential electrophysiology, molecular biology and stereotaxic surgery equipment for experiments.
• Perform daily tasks, including mouse handling, operating ABR and noise exposure systems, and conducting whole-cell patch-clamp recordings and post-hoc molecular biology work.
• Present research findings on conferences, write manuscripts and grants.
• Manage lab operations by ordering supplies, maintaining equipment, cleaning, stocking, and more.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in neuroscience or relevant field expected in the next few months
• First-authored paper(s) published or forthcoming in peer-reviewed neuroscience journals
• 4 + years of experience with animal experiments

Preferred Qualifications

• Mastering patch-clamp electrophysiology
• Experience with RNA-seq
• Experience with MATLAB or Python

What We’re Looking For:

• Must be highly organized, reliable, and goal-oriented.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

How to Apply

Applicants are encouraged to apply with a cover letter and up to date resume attached to the online application. If you have any questions submitting your application or materials, please don’t hesitate to contact HR@creighton.edu