Postdoctoral Fellow AF7803

Oklahoma State University • Stillwater, OK

5d

About The Position

The McCullagh lab in the Department of Biology at Oklahoma State University is
seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work on an NIH funded project on
myelination in Fragile X Syndrome (FXS). The project focuses on the auditory
issues in FXS and underlying mechanisms including myelination and will involve
in vitro physiological experiments, behavioral assays, complex mouse colony
management, and anatomical experiments. 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 May 15, 2026, but
the start date can be adjusted based on the selected candidate’s availability.

To apply please submit:

a cover letter describing interest in the project and previous research
experience
current CV

Two letters of reference should also be submitted by the applicant’s academic
references to the job search platform. Applications will be evaluated until the
position is filled, but review of applications will begin April 20, 2026. For
further information about the position, please contact Elizabeth McCullagh:
([email protected]).

Requirements

• 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)
• Experience working on large-scale research projects, working with data curation, analysis and scientific publication.
• Work collaboratively with the PI and others on the project in lab settings.

Nice To Haves

• Acoustics
• behavioral assays
• animal colony management
• in vitro physiology
• optogenetics

Responsibilities

• 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
• Contribute to student mentorship

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees