Space Medicine Postdoc: Neuro-Ocular Health Research

Indiana University; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Appointee to join Dr. Tasneem Sharma's lab at the Department of Ophthalmology. This unique position focuses on cutting-edge research in aerospace medicine, investigating the physiological and psychological impacts of spaceflight.

The appointed researcher will design and perform experiments, oversee data collection, and work with advanced techniques in a collaborative environment. A PhD is required, along with a passion for innovation in space health.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree in physiology, neuroscience, biomedical engineering, or aerospace medicine.
• Strong background in human physiology, translational research, or space biology.
• Experience with human analog studies or related experimental models is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement complex aerospace research experiments.
• Perform microscopy and genomic techniques for studying responses.
• Monitor laboratory personnel and provide training as needed.

Skills

Strong background in human physiology

Experience in translational research

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree

Tools

Confocal microscopy

Mass spectrometry

qPCR

RNA-Seq

3-D tissue models

Job description

Indiana University is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Appointee to join Dr. Tasneem Sharma's lab at the Department of Ophthalmology. This unique position focuses on cutting-edge research in aerospace medicine, investigating the physiological and psychological impacts of spaceflight.

The appointed researcher will design and perform experiments, oversee data collection, and work with advanced techniques in a collaborative environment. A PhD is required, along with a passion for innovation in space health.