Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Medical & Molecular Genetics

Indiana University; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University School of Medicine Indianapolis seeks a Basic Scientist to join the Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics as Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. The candidate should hold a PhD or MD and demonstrate deep expertise in molecular mechanisms of disease.

The role includes mentoring students and collaborating across disciplines to advance genetic discovery. The department emphasizes basic and translational research, with potential NIH funding and opportunities for

Qualifications

• PhD or MD required; evidence of expertise in molecular mechanisms of disease.
• Candidate should be able to mentor medical students, graduate students, residents and/or fellows in basic research.
• Experience with basic or translational research addressing human genetic disease and potential functional genomic or therapeutic approaches is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct basic or translational research addressing fundamental mechanisms of human genetic disease.
• Develop functional genomic or therapeutic approaches and/or use computational and bioinformatic methods for genetic discovery.
• Mentor students and collaborate with colleagues across disciplines.

Skills

Molecular genetics

Mentor students

Translational research

Education

PhD or MD

Tools

Bioinformatics

Job description

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Medical & Molecular Genetics

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Title Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Medical & Molecular Genetics

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Department

Department IUSM - Medical & Molecular Genetics

Campus

Campus IU School of Medicine Indianapolis

Position Summary

The Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics at the Indiana University School of Medicine is recruiting a Basic Scientist to serve as faculty. The Scientist will be appointed as Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (with tenure or on the tenure track depending upon qualifications). The successful candidate must have either a Ph.D. or M.D. degree and have expertise in molecular mechanisms of disease. The Department is particularly interested in candidates performing basic or translational research to address fundamental mechanisms of human genetic disease, develop functional genomic or therapeutic approaches, and/or use computational and bioinformatic approaches for genetic discovery and phenotypic delineation. The candidate must be able to mentor medical students, graduate students, residents and/or fellows in basic research. It is highly desirable for the holder of this position to have secured long term NIH funding, and to have demonstrated the ability to collaborate with others.

The Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics offers a highly collegial and interdisciplinary environment that spans clinical medicine and basic research. See https://medicine.iu.edu/genetics .

Indianapolis is the capital and most populous city in the State of Indiana. It is growing economically thanks to a strong corporate base anchored by the life sciences. Indiana is home to one of the nation’s largest concentrations of health sciences companies. Indianapolis has a sophisticated blend of charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure. The growing residential base is supported by rich amenities and quality of life - the city possesses a variety of professional sports, arts venues, and outdoor recreation areas. Residents of this dynamic city and surrounding suburbs enjoy leading educational systems and top-ranked universities paired with a diverse population. Indianapolis International Airport is a top-ranked international airport that has been named "Best Airport in North America" by Airports Council International for many years. For additional information on life in Indy: https://faculty.medicine.iu.edu/relocation

IUSM is committed to being a welcoming campus community and we seek candidates whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to robust learning and working environments for all students, staff, and faculty. We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to improve health equity and well-being for all throughout the state of Indiana.

Doctorate or Terminal degree is required. A PhD, MD, or equivalent and evidence of expertise in molecular mechanisms of disease.

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Additional Qualifications

The Department is particularly interested in candidates performing basic or translational research to address fundamental mechanisms of human genetic disease, develop functional genomic or therapeutic approaches, and/or use computational and bioinformatic approaches for genetic discovery and phenotypic delineation.

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