The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology of the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana will be hiring a new Assistant Research Professor (non-tenure track) who possesses expertise in the molecular basis of mammalian sex determination. The successful candidate will conduct research in the areas of the molecular biology of the SRY gene as well as the structural biology, biochemistry and cell biology of the Sry protein.
The successful candidate will have the ability to work in a multidisciplinary, collaborative environment and have experience with mentoring graduate and postgraduate trainees as well as medical school teaching experience, including lecture delivery and small group facilitation.
At the IU School of Medicine, we offer focused, systematic and sustained programs that are aligned with three foundational pillars of diversity and inclusion: representational diversity, inclusive working and learning environment, and cultural competence. Therefore, we are looking for applicants who can help ensure all our mission areas are inclusive and equitable.
Basic Qualifications:
Doctorate or Terminal degree is required and at least 15 years of training/experience in biochemistry and cellular and molecular biology are required. Prior experience with protein overexpression, protein purification, HPLC and FPLC chromatography, protein-DNA interactions, including high-throughput methods, protein crystallization, protein structure experience, and mammalian cell culture is required. Rank will be determined based on experience.
Department Contact for Questions:
Roxanne Seger roxseger@iu.edu
OAA #: IUSM008642016
Internal Number: 9682
About Indiana University
Founded in 1820, Indiana University is the state’s public university system, comprised of two core campuses—IU-Bloomington and IUPUI—and six regional campuses located throughout the state. Combined, the total student population is more than 114,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional school students. IU is one of the largest employers in the state, with over 20,000 faculty and staff. Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. Diversity and inclusion remains a core commitment to IU’s mission to cultivate an educational environment that supports equal access, participation and representation on all of its campuses and that provides educational and career opportunities for all.
