Postdoctoral Appointee

Position Summary

The laboratory of Dr. Joshua Huot in the Department of Anatomy, Cell Biology & Physiology at the Indiana University School of Medicine is searching for a motivated postdoctoral appointee to take part in basic and translational research focused on the neuromusculoskeletal consequences of cancer and its treatments (i.e., cachexia).

Ongoing projects emphasize inter-organ communication (Liver-Muscle-Bone) as a mediator of cachexia and mechanisms underlying muscle weakness during cancer survivorship. These studies are funded by multiple sources, including NIH/NCI and the American Cancer Society.

Department

The Department of Anatomy, Cell Biology & Physiology conducts cutting-edge biomedical research across a wide range of diseases and disorders. We train future health-care professionals through innovative education and contribute to service initiatives that strengthen IUSM's research and teaching environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: PhD in relevant field required (e.g., biomedical sciences, cancer biology; muscle physiology).

• Minimum Experience: The candidate must be willing to work with and handle mice. Research experience in neuromuscular physiology or cancer biology, and experience characterizing mouse models is required. Experience in bone and liver biology or willingness to develop an interest in inter-organ crosstalk are preferred.

• Required skills: Basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office, Prism (or other data analysis and statistical software) required. Extensive knowledge and prior work with mammalian cell culture, cell biology and basic molecular biology techniques are preferred. Comfortable with handling rodents is imperative. The ability to operate independently and as part of a team is essential. The candidate will be highly organized, possessing acute attention to detail, and demonstrate excellent documentation along with verbal and written communication skills.