Position Details
| Title | Postdoctoral Fellow in Stem Biology (Otolaryngology Dept) |
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| Specific Title | |
| Appointment Type | Postdoctoral Fellow |
| Department | IUSM – Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery |
| Campus | IU School of Medicine Indianapolis |
| Position Summary | POST-DOCTORAL POSITION IN STEM BIOLOGY in the Department of Otolaryngology-HNSWe are looking for a motivated and creative post-doctoral fellow to join the 3D Stem Cell Biology Research Lab (https://www.hashinolab.com) and study normal and pathological development of the human inner ear using stem cell-derived organoids as a model system (Koehler et al., Nature 2013; Liu et al., Nature Communications 2016; Koehler et al., Nature Biotechnology 2017; Nie et al., Nature Communications 2022). We recently developed a human cochlear organoid system that recapitulates aspects of outer and inner hair cell development. Using this novel model system, we aim at elucidating the mechanisms underlying hair cell differentiation and identifying means to promote hair cell regeneration in the human cochlea. We are also developing a human cochlear–hindbrain assembloid system to study auditory neural circuity development. Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in biomedical sciences. Funding is available for supporting this position for up to 5 years. The start date is flexible. The Hashino lab is a highly collaborative group of scientists with diverse research backgrounds ranging from chemical engineering to stem cell biology, neuroscience and molecular biology. We conduct team-based science, while fostering independence and creative approaches to addressing fundamental scientific questions.The experimental approaches we are currently using include: CRISPR genome editing, CUT&RUN/ChIP, scRNA-seq/scATAC-seq, 3D imaging/expansion microscopy, proteomics, hydrogel fabrication/characterization, bioprinting and mathematical modeling.IUSM is committed to being a welcoming campus community and we seek candidates whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to robust learning and working environments for all students, staff, and faculty. We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to improve health equity and well-being for all throughout the state of Indiana. |
| Basic Qualifications | Doctoral degree is required. Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in biomedical sciences. |
| Department Contact for Questions | Dr. Eri Hashino(ehashino@iu.edu) Ruth C. Holton Professor and Vice Chair for Research Department of Otolaryngology Indiana University School of Medicine. |
| Additional Qualifications | |
| Special Instructions | If interested, please submit: -CV, -Brief description of research experience & interest (upload as “Research Agenda”) -List of three references |
| Priority Application Review Deadline | 09/01/2025 |
| Expected Start Date | 10/01/2025 |
| Posting Number | IUSM-02237-2025 |
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research Agenda
- Letter of Application
- List Of References
Optional Documents