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August 28, 2025

**Job Description**
An NIH-funded postdoctoral position is available for a two-year program focused on understanding how sex hormones influence respiratory function and the expression of respiratory neuroplasticity using rodent models. The role offers opportunities for developing an independent research program by exploring the intersection of sex hormone signaling and respiratory neuroplasticity in aging, spinal cord injury, and stress models within a vibrant research community.

**Skills & Abilities**
� Strong interpersonal and writing skills
� Desire to grow skills and knowledge in areas beyond current expertise

**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
� Ph.D.

**Experience**
Experience Required:
� Research experience in respiratory neurobiology
� Background in rodent neurobiology models
Other:
� Experience in rodent surgery
� Experience in phrenic nerve and/or hypoglossal nerve recordings or EMG recordings of respiratory muscles
� Experience in immunohistochemistry analysis using Image J or Imaris software

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Experience
Experience Required: � Research experience in respiratory neurobiology � Background in rodent neurobiology models Other: � Experience in rodent surgery � Experience in phrenic nerve and/or hypoglossal nerve recordings or EMG recordings of respiratory muscles � Experience in immunohistochemistry analysis using Image J or Imaris software
Work Level
Postdoc
Employment Type
Full-time, Research Job
Salary
Annual Salary: $62,232 (adjusted for next fiscal year) Benefits: Competitive wages, paid holidays, generous time off, continuous learning opportunities through professional training, medical, dental, and pharmacy plans, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts, University HSA contributions, disability and life insurance, employee wellbeing program, financial counseling services, Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost.
Details
Full-time Duration: 2 years Location Requirement: Campus-based in Twin Cities
School / Department / Center / Lab
� Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Medical School � Laboratory of Brendan Dougherty � Division of Physical Therapy � Rehabilitation Science Graduate Program
Supervisor(s)
Brendan Dougherty
Supervisor Email
accommodations@umn.edu (for accommodation requests)
University of Minnesota (U of M)
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