Post Doctoral Fellow - Arble lab

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If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the Print Preview link.Bookmark this Requisition Print Preview | Apply for this JobPosting DetailsPosition InformationPosting Number 201104740 Position Title Post Doctoral Fellow - Arble lab State WI Employment Status Full Time Position Status Limited Term If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant) 08/27/2027 Position Type Faculty Job Family Faculty # Hours Per Week Position OverviewThe Arble Lab in the Department of Biological Sciences at Marquette University seeks a motivated postdoctoral researcher to join a collaborative research program focused on how environmental light and circadian timing influence physiology and behavior. The lab uses mouse models, whole-body plethysmography, circadian and metabolic phenotyping, and neural circuit approaches to investigate how light-sensitive pathways regulate breathing, energy balance, and related physiological outcomes.The postdoctoral researcher will contribute to NIH- and NSF-funded projects examining the neural and physiological mechanisms linking light exposure, circadian biology, metabolism, and respiratory control. This position is well suited for a scientist interested in integrative physiology, neuroscience, circadian biology, metabolism, respiratory physiology, or related fields. The successful candidate will have opportunities to lead independent projects, develop new technical expertise, mentor undergraduate and graduate trainees, contribute to manuscripts and grant proposals, and participate in a supportive and interdisciplinary research environment.Duties and ResponsibilitiesResponsibilitiesThe postdoctoral researcher will design, conduct, analyze, and communicate experiments related to the lab’s research program. Primary responsibilities may include:Conducting experiments using mouse models to study circadian, respiratory, metabolic, and/or neural circuit mechanisms.Performing physiological and behavioral assays, which may include whole-body plethysmography, light exposure paradigms, circadian activity monitoring, metabolic phenotyping, tissue collection, histology, imaging, and related techniques.Developing and troubleshooting experimental protocols in collaboration with the principal investigator and lab members.Analyzing physiological, behavioral, and/or imaging data using appropriate statistical and computational approaches.Preparing figures, manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations for scientific meetings and peer-reviewed publication.Contributing to grant reports, fellowship applications, and new research proposals.Helping maintain organized laboratory records, data files, animal protocols, and standard operating procedures.Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in experimental design, data collection, analysis, and scientific communication.Participating actively in lab meetings, departmental research activities, and collaborative scientific discussions.Supporting a lab culture that values rigor, transparency, inclusion, mentorship, and constructive feedback.Required Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesEarned doctorate (or its foreign equivalent) or appropriate terminal degree.Must possess strong communication and analytical skills; thorough knowledge of laboratory practices and procedures; and the ability to implement research projects. Must be willing to work flexible hours as necessary.Preferred Knowledge, Skills And AbilitiesPreferred qualifications include some combination of the following:Ph.D. in neuroscience, physiology, biology, circadian biology, metabolism, respiratory physiology, behavioral neuroscience, or a related field.Experience with animal research, particularly mouse models.Familiarity with physiological or behavioral phenotyping approaches, such as whole-body plethysmography, indirect calorimetry, activity monitoring, sleep/circadian assays, or metabolic testing.Interest in circadian biology, environmental light exposure, neural circuits, respiratory control, obesity/metabolism, or non-image-forming visual pathways.Experience with histology, immunohistochemistry, microscopy, viral approaches, chemogenetics, or related neural circuit methods.Strong quantitative skills and experience analyzing complex biological datasets.Familiarity with statistical software or programming environments such as R, Python, MATLAB, Prism, or similar tools.Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to prepare manuscripts, abstracts, presentations, and grant-related materials.Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a research team.Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to reproducible research practices.Interest in mentoring students and contributing to a supportive training environment.Department Biological Sciences Posting Date 05/11/2026 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants EOE StatementIt is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.Required DocumentsRequired DocumentsCurriculum VitaeOptional DocumentsCover Letter/Letter of ApplicationResearch StatementPosting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).