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NIH postdoctoral pay is typically determined by the NIH pay scale, which is reviewed and adjusted annually based on federal budget allocations and policy changes. Salary increases for NIH postdocs are usually implemented through these standardized pay scales, and any adjustments are publicly announced by NIH authorities. Researchers should stay informed through official NIH updates for the most current salary information.

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Postdoctoral Fellow in Inner-Ear Biology

Indiana University

Bloomington, IN • On-site

$45K - $61K/yr

Full-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Posting Details
Position Details
Title
Postdoctoral Fellow in Inner-Ear Biology
Specific Title
Appointment Type
Postdoctoral Fellow
Department
IUSM - Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
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 system 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 NIH pay schedule.
Department Contact for Questions
Rick Nelson, MD, PhD
Department of Otolaryngology
Indiana University School of Medicine
Additional Qualifications
Special Instructions
Applications should include a cover letter describing research experience & interests, CV, and contact information of three references. All applications must be submitted through this site.
Priority Application Review Deadline
Expected Start Date
01/01/2026
Posting Number
IUSM-02303-2025

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