Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

Indiana University; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Pediatrics within the Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research. The search focuses on cardiac development, congenital heart disease, IPS-related cardiac models, and the use of zebrafish and mouse models to study differentiation and regeneration.

The successful candidate will join a highly interactive, multidisciplinary environment with collaborators across Basic Science and

Qualifications

• Doctorate or terminal degree required.
• Candidates should hold a Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. and demonstrate a record of productive and high‑quality research.

Education

Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D.

Job description

Posting Details

Position Details

Title: Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

Appointment Type: Tenure Track Faculty

Department: IUSM - Pediatrics

Campus: IU School of Medicine Indianapolis

Position Summary: The Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research conducts basic science and translational research within the Department of Pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine. The Wells Center houses more than 200 faculty investigators, staff, and trainees seeking answers to the most pressing questions related to childhood illness. With the collaboration between scientists and physicians, the center aims to increase knowledge of causes and mechanisms of serious pediatric diseases. Our goal is to develop innovative approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of sick children in Indiana and beyond.

The Pediatric Cardiac Developmental Biology Research group in the Herman B Wells Center at Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis is accepting applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor rank. Scientific focus should be on Cardiac development, congenital heart disease and/or IPS related cardiac models of differentiation/ cell regeneration. Employment of zebrafish and mouse models is also considered a strength.

The scientific environment at the School of Medicine and in Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research is highly interactive and collegial with and includes interactions with clinician in the Department of Pediatrics. Further interactions on campus include other Basic Science and Clinical Departments, as well as Research Centers and Institutes.

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 required. Candidates should hold a Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. and demonstrate a record of productive and high-quality research.

Department Contact for Questions

Anthony Firulli PhD

[e-mail]

Posting Number: IUSM-02527-2026

Supplemental Questions

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1. How did you hear about this position?
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2. Are you a dual career partner (your partner or spouse is already being recruited)?
   • Yes
   • No
3. Have you previously been employed with IU?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. List Of References

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Application