Research Associate, Biology

Basic Qualifications

• Learning, conducting and teaching other lab members our key research protocols.
• Management of pterin grant meetings and material exchanges between collaborating laboratories.
• Laboratory management and ordering.
• Participation in general laboratory task rotations.
• Written summaries of research (for annual grant reporting and for manuscript preparation), and research presentations (lab meetings, grant meetings, and conferences).

Required Skills

• Effective time management
• Accurate and organized record keeping
• Ability to work in a team
• Receptivity to training and new techniques
• Proficiency in written and oral communication
• Problem solving and pro-active approach to preventing problems
• Dependability and punctuality
• Flexibility for research tasks and prioritization of experiments

Preferred Skills

• Molecular biology experience
• DNA sequence analysis
• Aseptic technique and microbiology
• Familiarity with data analysis and statistics

Department Contact for Questions

To apply: Please submit (1) a cover letter describing your interests and background, why you are interested in the position, and the date you are able to start, (2) a CV or resume, (3) names and contact information for two references. This can be submitted to the following link: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/33480. For questions about the position, contact Clay Fuqua (cfuqua@iu.edu).

Timing and compensation

• Applicant review will begin on June 1, 2026.
• The initial appointment is for one year, with reappointment contingent on performance and continued funding.
• Salary will be commensurate with experience and full benefits are included.

Additional Qualifications

Best consideration date is 6/16/26 and expected start date is 7/1/26.