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Assistant Research Professor of Pediatrics
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| Title | Assistant Research Professor of Pediatrics |
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| Specific Title | |
| Appointment Type | Scientist 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. Applications are invited for research on NIH-funded projects on the role of transcriptional coregulators in pancreas development and function using in vitro, in vivo and ex vivo techniques. This Assistant Research Professor position will be based in the lab of Jason Spaeth (https://jspaeth4.wixsite.com/spaethlab ) at Indiana University School of Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics Endocrinology Basic Research. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced scientist with wet-lab skills, mouse model generation, phenotype characterization, and a strong interest in multi-omics approaches. Preference will be given to candidates with research experience in the core areas of the group’s research; a track record of publications; past independent postdoctoral funding; and commitment to work to the highest standards. 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 well-being for all throughout the state of Indiana. |
| Basic Qualifications | Doctoral or Terminal Degree required in biological sciences or related field +4 years of postdoc training is preferred |
| Department Contact for Questions | Jason Spaeth, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Pediatrics jspaeth@iu.edu |
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| Priority Application Review Deadline | |
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| OAA # | IUSM-01693-2023 |
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