Assistant/Associate Professor of Microbiology/Immunology

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology is hiring a scientist track faculty member with competency in teaching, training, and research in the area of immune-oncology and vaccine development. The Research Professor will design, execute and manages research projects including animal studies and correlative studies. The candidate will collaborate with the principal investigator (PI) to develop and implement goals and objectives of studies; conceptualizes, designs and executes complex laboratory experiments; plans and executes advanced immunological, molecular and cellular techniques; plans, coordinates and oversees processing and analysis of data; analyzes and interprets research data; develops and implements new and/or revised research methodology and techniques; plans and tests experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods; develops and establishes research controls, criteria and standards; performs critical analysis of literature relevant to research; collaborates with principal investigator to write and prepare research papers and manuscripts for publication and presentation at national and conferences and workshops, and in the writing of project reports, articles and other documents; attends and presents research results at national and international scientific conferences, workshops and seminars; assists with development, writing and preparation of grant proposals to obtain new or renewal of extramural funding in support of research; investigates, identifies and recommends possible sources of research funding; The Research Professor will be responsible for mentoring graduate and undergraduate students in laboratory techniques.

IUSM is committed to being an institution that reflects the learners we teach and the patient populations we serve and pursues the values of equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence. We desire candidates whose work contributes to equitable and inclusive learning and working environments for our learners, 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.

A terminal degree is required.

Kenndra Thompson, HR Business Partner, kennthom@iu.edu

Four years postdoctoral research experience is required.

Interested candidates please include a cover letter, your CV, your research statement/agenda, and contact information of three professional references.