Postdoc: Microbes, Kidney Biology & Molecular Medicine

Indiana University; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University School of Medicine invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow to join an interdisciplinary program exploring sepsis, microbial signaling, and renal physiology. The lab combines bacterial and mammalian systems with advanced imaging and sequencing to understand disease mechanisms.

Ideal candidates have a Ph.D. or M.D. in a relevant field, strong molecular biology skills, and a passion for mechanistic, cross-disciplinary research in nephrology and infectious diseases.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.D. in a scientific field; highly motivated and able to work independently or with a team.
• Strong background in molecular biology, microbiology, and immunology is preferred.
• Experience with renal physiology and host–microbe interactions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interdisciplinary research at the intersection of sepsis, microbiology, molecular biology, and renal physiology.
• Apply genome editing and sequencing techniques to study host–microbe interactions.
• Collaborate across nephrology, molecular medicine, and infectious diseases groups.

Skills

Molecular biology

Microbiology

Renal physiology

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D. or M.D. in scientific field

Tools

CRISPR

Dual-species sequencing

RNA-based therapeutics

Job description

Indiana University School of Medicine invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow to join an interdisciplinary program exploring sepsis, microbial signaling, and renal physiology. The lab combines bacterial and mammalian systems with advanced imaging and sequencing to understand disease mechanisms.

Ideal candidates have a Ph.D. or M.D. in a relevant field, strong molecular biology skills, and a passion for mechanistic, cross-disciplinary research in nephrology and infectious diseases.