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Postdoctoral Appointee in Medical & Molecular Genetics

Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis

A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. NuriaMorral, in the Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics, and Center for Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases, Indiana University School of Medicine. The successful candidate will join a NIH-funded research group studying epigenetic mechanisms of transcription regulation. Specifically, the lab is studying how nutrients influence chromatin dynamics and key stages of the transcription cycle. These mechanisms are disrupted under conditions of overnutrition, contributing to insulin resistance and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The selected candidate will join a team working with mouse models of NAFLD and type 2 diabetes, and a variety of biochemical and molecular biology assays (immunoblots, qPCR, primary cell culture, cloning, virus-mediated gene transfer, …).

Position summary:

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:

Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree with a strong research background in molecular biology.

Experience with high-throughput sequencing technologies (ChiP-seq, RNA-seq, etc) is required.

Candidates are expected to be highly motivated with an excellent record of scientific achievements.

Candidates should have strong communication skills in both oral presentation and writing, and be capable of working independently as well as in a research team. Candidates will play a role in the mentorship of graduate students and/or fellows in basic and translational research. It is highly desirable for the holder of this position to develop research projects with strong potential for long-term NIH funding, with the expectation that the candidate will also submit fellowship applications.

Special instructions:

A cover letter, curriculum vitae, summary of research interests and list of three references should be submitted with your application.

For questions about the position please contact:

NuriaMorral, PhD, Associate Professor

Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics

Center for Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases

975 W Walnut St, IB 130, Indianapolis, IN 46260

Phone: 317-278-9039

Email: nmorralc@iu.edu

Applications will be received until the position is filled.