Post-doctoral Research Fellow in Radiology & Imaging Sciences (Bioinformatics and Systems Biology)
Indiana University Purdue University Indianpolis (IUPUI)
Application
Details
Posted: 09-Aug-22
Location: Bloomington, Indiana
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 13460
Location: IU School of Medicine
Department: IUSM - Radiology & Imaging Sciences
Campus: IU School of Medicine Indianapolis
Position Announcement:
IU Center for Neuroimaging
Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
Description
The Neuroimaging Genomics Laboratory, co-led by Drs. Andrew Saykin and Kwangsik Nho of the Indiana University School of Medicine Center for Neuroimaging (CfN), has immediate full-time openings for one or more outstanding, highly motivated post-doctoral research fellows with special interest in human genomics/computational systems biology to work on the genetics of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders (ADRD) using state-of-the-science integrative approaches to analyze multi-omics data. The Lab's overarching goals are 1) to achieve a better understanding of the complex causes and mechanisms leading to ADRD, 2) to improve early detection and longitudinal monitoring by combining genomics, fluid biomarkers and advanced neuroimaging and 3) to identify novel targets for diagnostic use and therapeutic intervention.
Applicants must currently reside in the U.S. and/or be eligible to begin work in the U.S. Review of applicants will continue until the positions are filled. Please email a cover letter with a brief description of research experience, interests and goals, full CV, and contact information for three references to Dr. Kwangsik Nho (knho@iu.edu).
Indiana University
Indiana University is a multi-campus public research institution and a world leader in professional, medical, and technological education with an annual operating budget of $2.1 billion. The Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) is annually ranked among the top medical schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. IU School of Medicine is the largest medical school in the United States and offers high-quality medical education, access to leading medical research and rich campus life in nine different Indiana cities, including rural and urban locations consistently recognized for livability.
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.
The IUSM had over $446 million in grants awarded for fiscal year 2020-2021, the majority of which come from the NIH. Additionally, IUSM provides an interdisciplinary, collaborative, and interactive scientific environment with many multidisciplinary centers and state-of-the-art core facilities. IUSM's clinical partner, IU Health, operates an organized system of care across 18 hospitals that offers unmatched potential for clinical, educational, and research collaborations.
The CfN is a highly multidisciplinary environment with PhD and MD/PhD students in Medical Neuroscience, Medical and Molecular Genetics and Computer Science/Bioinformatics (https://medicine.iu.edu/radiology/research/neuroimaging).
Basic Qualifications:
Doctorate degree is required. Successful applicants will have strong academic preparation (PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in a relevant discipline), high motivation and enthusiasm for research, excellent written and oral communication skills including evidence of successful manuscript writing and publication productivity, strong intellectual curiosity, creativity, flexibility, a commitment to the scientific goals of the program, desire to make a contribution, and the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative transdisciplinary team, which includes mentoring graduate and undergraduate students. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas: human genetics, multi-omics data analysis including RNA-Seq, and systems biology/network analysis. Strong data science skills are required. Applicants who have recently completed their terminal degree and plan to develop an independent research career are especially encouraged to apply. Applications from groups underrepresented in biomedical research are strongly encouraged to apply.
Department Contact for Questions:
Carla Ewing Mgr, Human Resources & Academic Administration Department of Radiology & Imaging Sciences
About Indiana University Purdue University Indianpolis (IUPUI)
IUPUI, a partnership between Indiana and Purdue universities, is Indiana’s urban research and academic health sciences campus.
IUPUI’s mission is to advance the state of Indiana and the intellectual growth of its citizens to the highest levels nationally and internationally through research and creative activity, teaching and learning, and civic engagement.
By offering a distinctive range of bachelor’s, master’s, professional, and Ph.D. degrees, IUPUI promotes the educational, cultural, and economic development of central Indiana and beyond through innovative collaborations, external partnerships, and a strong commitment to diversity.