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Postdoctoral Fellow - Microbiology and Immunology

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Posting Details

Position Details

Title Postdoctoral Fellow - Microbiology and Immunology
Specific Title
Appointment Type Postdoctoral Fellow
Department IUSM - Microbiology & Immunology
Campus IU School of Medicine Indianapolis
Position Summary
A postdoctoral position is available in the lab of Dr. Mark Kaplan for a candidate interested in allergy and immunology.
 
The postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for performing experiments in asthma and tumor models to define the function of IL-9 in vivo. The fellow will be responsible for planning, performing and analyzing experiments, collaborating with other members of the lab, and contributing to lab upkeep. Experience with myeloid cells and the arginase pathway an asset.
 
Required skills:
The candidate should have a PhD in microbiology and/or immunology, or related biological science.
 
The salary will be according to the NIH scale for experience.
 
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
The candidate should have a PhD in microbiology and/or immunology.
Department Contact for Questions
Please contact Dr. Kaplan at mkaplan2@iu.edu with questions.
Additional Qualifications
Special Instructions
Please submit a cover letter, CV, and list of 3 references to this posting.
Priority Application Review Deadline
Expected Start Date
OAA # IUSM-01695-2023

Supplemental Questions

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  2. * Are you a dual career partner (your partner or spouse is already being recruited)?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Letter of Application
  3. List Of References
Optional Documents