Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Pharmacology & Neuro Ops

About the role

The Department of Pharmacology and Neuroscience, Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, NE, is seeking a postdoctoral fellow for an NIH‑funded project. The research focuses on airway hyperresponsiveness and inflammation in asthma, specifically understanding the molecular mechanisms of therapeutic resistance and developing strategies to overcome resistance in refractory asthma. The ideal candidate will develop the project independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary group, contributing to a creative and independent academic environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop the project independently
• Interact and participate in other studies of the multidisciplinary group in the lab and throughout the department
• Assist in training laboratory staff and graduate students in research techniques
• Assist in writing grant proposals

Qualifications

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

Schedule

Full time (grant funded)