Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Pharmacology & Neuro Ops
About the role
The Department of Pharmacology and Neuroscience at Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, NE, is seeking a Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Research Fellow for an NIH-funded project. The research focuses on airway hyperresponsiveness and airway inflammation — hallmarks of asthma that are clinically managed with β2-agonist bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroids. Refractory asthma manifests with persistent symptoms despite high-dose oral corticosteroids and long-acting β2-agonists, posing a major healthcare challenge. The project aims to understand the molecular mechanisms of therapeutic resistance and develop strategies to overcome such resistance in refractory asthma. This is a full-time, grant-funded position in a multidisciplinary, collaborative academic environment that values creativity and independence.
Responsibilities
- Develop the research project independently
- Interact and participate in other studies within the lab and department
- Assist in training laboratory staff and graduate students in research techniques
- Write grant proposals
Qualifications
- Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. degree in areas related to cell and molecular biology, immunology, signal transduction, and asthma
- One year of related experience
- Significant research accomplishments and scholarly promise
- Strong publication record (helpful)
- Prior experience with airway smooth muscle cells and mouse models of asthma (advantageous)