Postdoctoral Fellow

Our laboratory integrates basic discovery science, multi-omic technologies, and translational research to advance the understanding and treatment of hearing loss. The goal of our search is to identify an outstanding candidate who is passionate about combining cutting-edge multi-omics approaches with translational hearing research to improve human health.

Currently, our areas of research include:

• Defining the molecular pathways and gene regulatory networks that drive hair cell differentiation, maturation, and maintenance using cell type-specific multi-omic approaches.
• Developing therapeutic strategies to prevent acquired hearing loss, including age-related and noise-induced hearing loss, using mouse models.
• Expanding access to hearing-related multi-omic datasets through the development of the gene Expression Analysis Resource (gEAR) portal, a widely used platform for data sharing, visualization, and analysis.

The successful candidate will join our omics team in a highly collaborative and supportive research environment. This position is ideal for someone eager to contribute to both mechanistic discovery and the translation of genomic insights into therapeutic directions for hearing loss.

Responsibilities of this fellowship include:

• Designing and carrying out innovative experiments in functional genomics and inner ear biology.
• Analyzing and interpreting complex genomic and multi-omic datasets.
• Identifying and studying gene regulatory networks relevant to hair cell biology.
• Contributing to manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Presenting research findings at national and international scientific meetings.
• Participating in a collaborative, interdisciplinary research program with strong translational potential.

Overall, this fellowship offers the chance to work at the NIH in an exciting environment at the interface of omics, developmental biology, neuroscience, and translational medicine. You will have the opportunity to contribute to research that not only advances fundamental understanding of hearing biology but also helps lay the groundwork for new strategies to prevent and/or treat hearing loss.

Prospective candidates must have a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D., completed or near completion, in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Neuroscience, Developmental Biology, or a related field. Strong expertise in standard molecular biology techniques and hands-on experience with single-cell transcriptomics (scRNA-seq) and single-cell epigenomics (such as scATAC-seq, Hi-C, or related methods) is highly desirable. Familiarity with functional genomics and gene regulatory network analysis is a plus. The ability to work both independently and effectively as part of a collaborative team is also a must. Preferably, candidates will have experience working with mouse models, a strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals, and familiarity with inner-ear development, auditory neuroscience, or developmental biology. Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including proficiency in R for genomic data analysis, as well as excellent written and oral communication skills, is also highly desirable.

U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply. NIH welcomes foreign nationals with the exception of individuals from this list.