Postdoctoral Scholar Position

The Jan Lab at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC)

Nashville, TN

Posted 6/14/2024

The Jan Lab at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a highly motivated and creative postdoctoral fellow to study development and regeneration of the inner ear’s auditory and vestibular systems. We study regeneration in the context of injury models of the hearing and balance organs. By leveraging cutting edge computational tools, combined with systems biology approaches and in vivo models, we aim to decipher mechanisms of mammalian hair cell regeneration.

One of main interests of the lab is leveraging cutting edge single cell transcriptomics to study development and maturation of inner ear auditory and vestibular end organs. This position is fully funded for 3 years.

Required qualifications:

  • PhD or MD/PhD in neuroscience, stem cell biology, developmental biology, or a related field
  • Expertise in immunofluorescence, confocal microscopy, and imaging
  • Experience in working with murine models
  • Record of publication in peer-reviewed journals
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills
  • Ability to independently design and execute experiments, interpret data, and identify appropriate follow-up strategies
  • Desire to learn computational skills, including working in R and Python
  • Highly motivated, curious and detail-oriented scientist


Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience in auditory sciences, neurosciences, or stem cell fields
  • Coding skills in R and/or Python
  • Experience with cell/molecular biology and biochemistry techniques
  • Advanced confocal microscopy imaging skills


Apply by sending a current CV, cover letter, and two reference contacts as one PDF to Taha Jan ([email protected]). Learn more about our lab by visiting https://www.tahajanlab.com

VUMC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Last Updated 06/14/2024