Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Bio-Medical Sciences Department

The Department of Biomedical Sciences invites applications for the Dr. Richard J. Bellucci Postdoctoral Fellowship. This Fellowship is one of the most prestigious offered by Creighton University and is reserved for highly promising early-career scientists to engage in auditory and vestibular neuroscience research.

The Dr. Richard J. Bellucci Translational Hearing Center is based on a highly collaborative and multi-disciplinary research model. We therefore welcome applicants who bring a broad range of applicable skills and perspectives to the Center as they fuel research innovation and advance the expertise within our 10 laboratories. Learn more about the department here: Dr. Richard J. Bellucci Translational Hearing Center

The successful candidate will be expected to conduct leading research in auditory or vestibular neuroscience, mentor trainees, and develop a strong publication and presentation record.

We offer:

• Exceptional faculty and mentorship
• Numerous internal funding opportunities
• A strong University benefits package

Qualifications:

• Terminal degree (PhD and/or MD) with extensive, demonstrated experience in any of the following fields: Neuroscience, Chemistry, Developmental Biology, Bioinformatics or other related fields
• A commitment to auditory and vestibular neuroscience research
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong publication and conference record
• Enthusiasm to work in a highly collaborative environment

Applicants must provide the following components:

1. One-page essay demonstrating the applicant's commitment to auditory and vestibular neuroscience research, with a research question or hypothesis for a project suitable for this fellowship.

• Applicants must contact and clearly identify a current Center faculty member to serve as a Mentor. The essay should show clear consultation with the proposed Mentor. The Mentor must provide a letter of support for the applicant and how the applicant will advance the goals of the Mentor's laboratory.
• Recent doctorates of Creighton's Biomedical Sciences Graduate Training Program must identify a Mentor, and if needed, a co-Mentor (see 2 below), to submit a research proposal that significantly extends, and/or is substantially different from their thesis research.
• Current faculty are: Drs. Peter Steyger, David He, Marisa Zallocchi, Litao Tao, Justine Renauld, Jemma Webber, Allison Coffin, Kelsey Anbuhl, Garrett Soukup, and Hui Hong.
• A one-page letter of support from your proposed Mentor(s) that clearly indicates their willingness and ability to serve in this role. The proposed primary Mentor is required to also include a separate one-page training plan.

2.Applicants who nominate a Co-Mentor:

Co-Mentors are permitted, and essential, if they can significantly extend the expertise and training required to conduct the project.

• The required application essay should clearly justify the role of a Co-Mentor.
• The Co-Mentor must submit a letter indicating their willingness and ability to serve in this role.
• The training plan must address the role of both Mentors.

If a Co-Mentor is proposed:

• The primary Mentor must be a faculty member in the Center and Biomedical Sciences.

• The Co-Mentor must be a faculty member in the Center or willing and able to become one (but not necessarily a Biomedical Sciences faculty member).

3. Biosketch (e.g., NIH sciENcv format): Include evidence of your achievements that support this application, such as: Publications, Grants (applied for or received), Patents, Presentations (talks or posters), Professional development, and Volunteer experience.

4. Three professional references (include names and contact information): References who can affirm your ability to conduct high-level postdoctoral research. The names and contact information for references must be provided as part of the application, but letters will only be solicited from finalists for the position. At least one reference must be from outside the applicant's home institution.

Applications without the required documents will not be considered.

Job will be posted until filled.