The Ryan White Center for Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Global Health at Indiana University School of Medicine is seeking a cellular or molecular immunologist with a background in malaria and computational biology to join our research faculty.
The Ryan White Center for Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Global Health in the Department of Pediatrics at the Indiana University School of Medicine is a national leader in global pediatric infectious disease clinical care, research and education. With 16 clinical and research faculty, and a dedicated team of clinical and research staff, the division's focus on global child health reflects the understanding that infectious diseases know no boundaries.
The successful candidate will possess a PhD in the biological sciences and significant post-doctoral experience in multi-color flow cytometry and the analysis of RNA-seq data, including single-cell transcriptomic data using the 10X Chromium platform. The candidate will lead the analysis of projects to assess the expression and regulation of genes of immune cells in patients with malaria and other infectious diseases using these single-cell platforms while having the opportunity to pursue independent research. It is preferred that candidates have knowledge of single-cell B-cell and/or T-cell receptor analysis.
As the nation's largest medical school, IUSM is committed to being an institution that not only reflects the diversity of the learners we teach and the patient populations we serve, but also pursues the values of diversity, equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence. We desire candidates who enhance our representational diversity, as well as those whose work contributes to equitable and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty. IUSM strives to take an anti-racist stance, regularly evaluating and updating its policies, procedures, and practices to confer equitable opportunities for contribution and advancement for all members of our community. We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to advance racial equity to transform health and wellbeing for all throughout the state of Indiana.
Basic Qualifications:
Doctorate or Terminal degree required.
Department Contact for Questions:
Dr. Chandy John Director, Ryan White Center for Pediatric Infectious Disease and Global Health Indiana University School of Medicine, 1044 W Walnut St, Indianapolis, IN 46202 Email: johnsore@iu.edu
OAA #: IUSM009602016
Internal Number: 10204
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.
