Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Pharmacology & Neuro Ops

Creighton University; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Pharmacology and Neuroscience at Creighton University in Omaha, NE invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow funded by NIH. The successful candidate will study molecular and cellular bases of refractory asthma, with emphasis on airway biology and related signaling pathways.

This is a full-time, grant-funded role in a collaborative academic setting. Ideal candidates will have a Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. degree required.
• One year of related experience.
• Significant research accomplishments and scholarly promise.

Responsibilities

• Develop the project independently within a multidisciplinary group.
• Interact and participate in other studies in the lab and department.
• Train laboratory staff and graduate students in research techniques.
• Assist in writing grant proposals and submitting grants.

Skills

Molecular biology

Immunology

Mouse models

Education

Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. degree

Job description

The Department of Pharmacology and Neuroscience, Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, NE, is seeking a postdoctoral fellow for a project funded by NIH.

Airway hyperresponsiveness andairway inflammation are hallmarks of asthma that is clinically managed with 2-agonist bronchodilatorsand inhaled corticosteroids. Refractory asthma manifests with persistent symptoms despite the use of high-dose oral corticosteroids and long-acting 2-agonists and poses a major healthcare challenge. Understanding the molecular mechanisms of therapeutic resistance and developing strategies to overcome such resistance poses a significant unmet need.

We are seeking a talented, highly motivated individual who is broadly interested in the molecular and cellular basis of refractory asthma. Our research focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms of therapeutic resistance and developing new strategies to overcome such resistance inrefractory asthma.

An ideal candidate will be expected to develop the project independently and will also have the opportunity to interact and participate in other studies of our multidisciplinary group in the lab and throughout the department. Our research team highly values creativity and independence in a collaborative and collegial academic environment.

A successful candidate will have a doctorate in areas related to cell and molecular biology, immunology, signal transduction, and asthma supported by strong publications. Prior experience in airway smooth muscle cells and mouse models of asthma would be advantageous.

The candidate will also be asked to assist in training of laboratory staff and graduate students in research techniques as well as writing grant proposals. This is a full time, grant funded role.

Qualifications

• Applicants should have a Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. degree
• One year of related experience
• Significant research accomplishments and scholarly promise

Creighton University is a private research university in Omaha, Nebraska, USA. Founded in 1878, its ranking in the 2022-2023 edition of Best Colleges is #115 of National Universities, and #90 in Best Value Schools in USA.

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Disclosure Statement:

This description describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function and all employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. Employees may also be required to work in excess of normal working hours as workloads and seasonal activities necessitate. A complete description is available in the Human Resource office located at 3006 Webster Street Omaha, NE. Creighton University reserves the right to modify duties, responsibilities and activities at any time with or without notice.