ABOUT THIS POSITION

The McCullagh lab in the Department of Biology at Oklahoma State University is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work on an NSF funded project on hormonal modulation of sound location processing. The project focuses on the relationship between hormones and sound location computation and will involve in vitro physiological experiments, behavioral assays, management of a prairie vole colony, optogenetic manipulations and anatomical tracing. The postdoc will be expected to lead the data collection on project experiments, develop new projects in line with their interests and the aims of the grant, communicate project results through scientific publications and presentations and contribute to student mentorship. The McCullagh lab is dedicated to the professional development of all lab members and there will be opportunities to develop skills in teaching, mentorship and outreach. The position can start as early as October 1, 2025, but the start date can be adjusted based on the selected candidate’s availability.
Requirements: The candidate should have earned a Ph.D. in neuroscience or a related field by the time they are hired and should be experienced in working on large-scale research projects. In addition, the candidate will have experience working with data curation, analysis and scientific publication, and can work collaboratively with the PI and others on the project in lab settings. Candidates with experience in any of the following are especially encouraged to apply: acoustics, behavioral assays, animal colony management, in vitro physiology, and optogenetics.
To apply please submit a cover letter describing interest in the project, previous research experience, and a current CV. Two letters of reference should also be submitted by the applicant’s academic references in PageUp . Applications will be evaluated until the position is filed, but review of applications will begin September 15, 2025. For further information about the position, please contact Elizabeth McCullagh: (elizabeth.mccullagh@okstate.edu). Position contingent upon available funding.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D./Ed.D.Ph.D. in neuroscience or a related field by the time they are hired.(degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• Working on large-scale research projects, working with data curation, analysis and scientific publication.
• Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:Work collaboratively with the PI and others on the project in lab settings.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Acoustics, behavioral assays, animal colony management, in vitro physiology, and optogenetics.

Please refer the Job description for details