Assistant Research Professor of Medical & Molecular Genetics

Position Summary

The Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics at Indiana University School of Medicine is seeking applicants at the assistant research professor level. This is a scientist track, non-tenure position. The successful candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in a biology/genetics/ physiology/pharmacology-related discipline and more than 2 years of postdoctoral fellowship training. The candidate must have expertise in conducting research in the fields of bone and mineral disease, other aging-associated diseases, and normal aging, more specifically the molecular and cellular basis of bone and kidney dysfunction. Expertise in teaching analytical and experimental skills to both undergraduate and graduate students, as well as technical staff. The candidate will be expected to perform services that are necessary to implement education programs and academic objectives of the department. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are essential. It is highly desirable for the holders of this position to develop research projects with strong potential for long-term NIH funding and to have demonstrated the ability to collaborate with others.

Department Contact for Questions

Hunter Hartman – johuhart@iu.edu

Basic Qualifications

• A Ph.D. degree in a biology/genetics/ physiology/pharmacology-related discipline
• More than 2 years of postdoctoral fellowship training
• Expertise in conducting research in the fields of bone and mineral disease, other aging-associated diseases, and normal aging, more specifically the molecular and cellular basis of bone and kidney dysfunction

Additional Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English