Wood Center Director Translational Research Endowed Chair
Indiana University
Posted on Feb 7, 2026
Wood Center Director Translational Research Endowed Chair
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To apply, please use the provided link and include: adetailed curriculum vitae and a letter of interest highlighting the applicant’s personal vision and relevant leadership experience.
The priority review deadline is March 6, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.
Posting Details
Position Details
| Title | Wood Center Director Translational Research Endowed Chair |
|---|---|
| Specific Title | |
| Appointment Type | Tenure Track Faculty |
| Department | IUSM - Dean's Office |
| Campus | IU School of Medicine Indianapolis |
| Position Summary | Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) is seeking a visionary and translational leader to serve as Director of Translational Research as the Wood Center and hold a prestigious Endowed Chair. The successful candidate will be a distinguished MD/PhD physician-scientist with a track record of translational success, tasked with bridging the gap between basic science discovery and clinical application. As the Director, the candidate will hold a dual appointment in the Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology & Pharmacology (BMBP) and the Department of Medicine. This leadership role is designed to act as a strategic catalyst—integrating clinical samples into the BMBP research environment while translating pre-clinical data to clinical trials. The Director is expected to contribute to center efforts in securing NCI Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPORE) grants, Program Projects grants and multi-PI grants. Furthermore, they will oversee a strategic multi-year faculty expansion of Center faculty which includes the recruitment of experts in medicinal chemistry, computational pharmacology, multi-omics, and cancer biology. This role provides a unique opportunity to lead a closed-loop system dedicated to the identification, modeling, and delivery of novel therapeutics. Ample resources and strengths are in place to support this mission, including:
The priority review deadline is March 6, 2026. The position will remain open until filled. Indiana University School of Medicine is committed to being a welcoming campus community and we seek candidates whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to robust learning and working environments for all students, 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. |
| Basic Qualifications | Qualifications: The successful candidate will be a collaborative and transformational leader with a nationally recognized, extramurally funded research program. Candidates must demonstrate a strong publication record and a national reputation in translational medicine, along with progressive leadership experience in academic medicine. A doctorate or terminal degree is required, MD, MD/PhD or equivalent, and the candidate must be eligible for tenure based on academic credentials. |
| Department Contact for Questions | Jessica Leising, BA Recruiting Project Consultant |
| Additional Qualifications | |
| Special Instructions | To apply, please use the provided link and include: adetailed curriculum vitae and a letter of interest highlighting the applicant’s personal vision and relevant leadership experience. The priority review deadline is March 6, 2026. The position will remain open until filled. |
| Priority Application Review Deadline | 03/06/2026 |
| Expected Start Date | |
| Posting Number | IUSM-02348-2026 |
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Application