Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Medical & Molecular Genetics

Indiana University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis seeks a Basic Scientist to join the Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics as Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. The candidate will conduct basic or translational research on human genetic disease and mentor students and trainees, with preference for NIH-funded, collaborative researchers.

The successful applicant will join a collegial, interdisciplinary environment and contribute to genetic discovery, phenotypic delineation, and

Qualifications

• PhD, MD or equivalent with demonstrated expertise in molecular mechanisms of disease.
• Experience in basic or translational research addressing human genetic disease.
• Ability to mentor medical students, graduate students, residents and/or fellows in basic research.
• Preference for candidates with long-term NIH funding or collaborations across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and lead basic or translational research in molecular genetics.
• Mentor medical students, graduate students, residents, and fellows.
• Collaborate across departments to advance genetic disease research and discoveries.

Skills

Molecular genetics

Mentoring

Education

Ph.D. or M.D.

Job description

Title Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Medical & Molecular Genetics Specific Title Appointment Type Tenure Track Faculty Department IUSM - Medical & Molecular Genetics 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.

Basic Qualifications

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

Department Contact for Questions

Hunter Hartman

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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.

Special Instructions Priority Application Review Deadline Expected Start Date Posting Number IUSM-02508-2026