Assistant Director of Research and Director of Graduate Studies
Indiana University
Posted on Feb 13, 2025
Assistant Director of Research and Director of Graduate Studies
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Position Details
| Title | Assistant Director of Research and Director of Graduate Studies |
|---|---|
| Specific Title | Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Cancer Biology |
| Appointment Type | Tenure Track Faculty |
| Department | IUSM - Bloomington (MSCI) |
| Campus | IU School of Medicine Bloomington |
| Position Summary | Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) – Bloomington is seeking a qualified and motivated individual to join our mission in a newly created position and a tenure-track faculty appointment. The successful candidate will be an externally funded researcher with a track record of administrative and leadership success. Leadership responsibilities will include serving as the Assistant Director for Research for the IUSM-Bloomington campus of the Indiana University Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center (IUSCCC; https://cancer.iu.edu/index.html) and the Director of Graduate Studies for the Cell and Molecular Cancer Biology (CMCB) PhD program (https://medicine.iu.edu/boomington/graduate-programs/cell-molecular-and-cancer-biology-phd). It is anticipated that the Administrative/Operational responsibilities associated with this leadership position will constitute approximately 20% of the successful candidate’s workload. The successful candidate will report directly to the Associate Dean, IUSM-Bloomington. Areas of research interest include molecular mechanisms of cancer and/or therapeutic development, including but not limited to the areas of the tumor microenvironment, regulation of gene expression within various cancer models (such as glioblastoma, breast, ovarian, prostate, pancreatic, and colon), cancer stem cells, cancer epigenetics and cancer bioinformatics. They will benefit from recently renovated laboratory space with outstanding core facilities as part of the IU Bloomington campus and the Indiana CTSI (e.g., genomics, microscopy/imaging, major animal facilities, chemical biology, others), and access to a large cancer tissue and data bank of the IUSCCC. Indiana University Bloomington campus (https://bloomington.iu.edu) offers a Big Ten learning environment on an iconic campus. Bloomington, Indiana (https://www.visitbloomington.com) is a thriving college town less than an hour from Indianapolis, and a major international airport, that hosts world-class music, sports, cultural and outdoor attractions and festivals, while simultaneously offering a comfortable and welcoming lifestyle for all. To learn more about this opportunity and to apply, visit https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/28122. Please include (1) A Letter of Interest, (2) Curriculum Vitae and (3) Statement of Research Focus. Applications will be reviewed as received. A competitive salary, start-up funds and relocation expenses will be provided. IUSM is committed to being an institution that reflects the learners we teach and the patient populations we serve, and pursues the values of equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence. We desire candidates whose work contributes to equitable and inclusive learning and working environments for our learners, staff, and faculty. We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to improve health equity and well-being for all throughout the state of Indiana. |
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| Department Contact for Questions | Shelley Burns sheburns@iu.edu |
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| Priority Application Review Deadline | |
| Expected Start Date | 07/01/2025 |
| OAA # | IUSM-02161-2025 |
Supplemental Questions
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- * How did you hear about this position?
- Personal Contact: At Professional Meeting or Conference
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- Personal Contact: Referred by colleague or advisor
- Personal Contact: School of Medicine recruiter
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- Announcement: Other Journal or Magazine
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- * Are you a dual career partner (your partner or spouse is already being recruited)?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Application
- Research Agenda