Department of Biology

Jobs in Biology and Affiliated Departments

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Position in Evolutionary Developmental Biology

The Department of Biology, Program in Evolution, Ecology, and Behavior (EEB) invites applications for an Assistant professor in the area of Evolutionary Developmental Biology. We seek to attract a diverse pool of qualified applicants, with the possibility to hire at the Associate Professor level in exceptional cases. We welcome applicants who use a range of approaches to understanding organismal diversification, including the integration of Evolutionary Developmental Biology with Ecology, Genomics, and/or Epigenetics. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. and have relevant postdoctoral experience with a strong record of research accomplishments. 

Review of applications will begin October 15, 2013, and will continue until suitable candidates are identified. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, research (past, present, and planned), and teaching statement using the submissions link at http://indiana.peopleadmin.com Applicants should also arrange to have three (or more) letters of recommendation sent to iueeb@indiana.edu.  Please address inquires to Jennifer Tarter at 812-856-3984. Indiana University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

(posted online 29 August 2013)

Multiple Faculty Positions in Genomics and Cell Biology

The Genomics, Cell, and Developmental Biology Program at Indiana University invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions in Genomics and in Cell Biology.  These positions will be filled at the assistant or associate professor level.  Candidates should have well-developed research programs that apply cutting-edge approaches to basic questions in eukaryotic biology.  Individuals whose research complements/extends our existing strengths are particularly encouraged to apply.  Areas of strength in our program include chromatin structure, the cell cycle, chromosome segregation, the cytoskeleton, developmental mechanisms, and signal transduction. Our faculty employ a wide range of organisms, including, but not limited to, Arabidopsis, Drosophila, mammalian cells, yeast, and protists. All eukaryotic models are welcomed.

The Indiana University Department of Biology has over 60 research labs housed in 3 adjacent buildings, which contain state-of-the-art facilities for genomics and bioinformatics, microscopy, flow cytometry, protein analysis, and crystallography. Successful applicants will hold a Ph.D. and have relevant postdoctoral experience with a strong record of research accomplishments. Our faculty are expected to establish a vigorous well-funded research program and to participate in undergraduate and graduate education.

Applications received by October 15, 2013 will be assured of full consideration. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, research statement and a list of three references using the submissions link at http://indiana.peopleadmin.com.  Please address inquires to Jennifer Tarter at 812-856-3984. Indiana University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

(posted online 29 August 2013)

Faculty Position in Microbiology or Virology

The Microbiology Program at Indiana University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant or associate professor level in Microbiology or Virology. We are particularly interested in scientists who combine computational and experimental systems level approaches to study microbial regulatory and metabolic networks or cell biology, although applicants working in other areas of microbiology and virology will also be considered. The successful candidate will be provided with a competitive startup package and salary, and will have access to outstanding research resources. The Indiana University Department of Biology (http://www.bio.indiana.edu) and affiliated programs are exceptionally strong in microbiology with more than 40 laboratories working in a variety of prokaryotic and eukaryotic microbes and viruses. Researchers have access to state-of-the-art facilities for genomics and bioinformatics, biological imaging, flow cytometry, protein analysis, analytical chemistry, and crystallography. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. and have relevant postdoctoral experience with a strong record of research accomplishments. Successful junior level candidates will be expected to develop a vigorous externally funded research program. Associate-level candidates are expected to be emerging leaders in their field of research as demonstrated by strong publication and funding records. The successful candidate will participate in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Applications received by October 15, 2013 will be assured of full consideration.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, research (past, present, and planned), and a list of three (or more) references using the submissions link at http://indiana.peopleadmin.com. Please address inquires to Jennifer Tarter at 812-856-3984. Indiana University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

(posted online 29 August 2013)

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NIH T32 Postdoctoral Position at Indiana University/Kinsey Institute: Sexual and Reproductive Diversity

2-year NIH traineeship (assuming satisfactory performance and award renewal by NIH) offered in integrative research in sexuality, sexual behavior, reproduction and development, with attention given to a wide variety of species, including humans.  Ph.D. in psychology, anthropology, gender studies, evolutionary biology, neuroscience, or a related field is required.

Funding is from NIH T32 training grant, 'Common Themes in Reproductive Diversity.'

For more information, go to http://www.indiana.edu/~reprodiv/groups.php and make initial contact with one of the training faculty who might serve as primary mentors http://www.indiana.edu/~reprodiv/faculty.php. 

Applications are due 15 September 2013; position to begin 1 January 2014. Minority applicants are highly encouraged to apply. Trainees must be citizens, non-citizen nationals, or permanent residents of the US.

(posted online 1 July 2013)

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Genomics Director/Assistant Scientist

The Center for Genomics and Bioinformatics (CGB) at Indiana University (http://cgb.indiana.edu) is currently accepting applications for a Genomics Director, see http://cgb.indiana.edu/careers/details/30.

(posted online 27 March 2012)

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