Postdoctoral Fellow in Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
Indiana University
Posting Details
Position Details
| Title | Postdoctoral Fellow in Pathology & Laboratory Medicine |
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| Appointment Type | Postdoctoral Fellow |
| Department | IUSM – Pathology & Laboratory Medicine |
| Campus | IU School of Medicine Indianapolis |
| Position Summary | The Indiana University School of Medicine has an exciting Postdoctoral Fellow opportunity within the development team led by Drs. Anita Bellail, Chunhai “Charlie” Hao and Chafiq Hamdouchi in the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine to support anticancer and antiaging drug discovery and development programs. Our team investigates targeted protein degradation for the discovery of small molecule degraders. The team has recently reported the first small molecule degraders of SUMO1 protein as novel anticancer drugs (Bellail et al. Science Translational Medicine 2021, 13:e12947). The team has also identified small molecule degraders of amyloid precursor protein (APP) as potential anti-aging drugs for Alzheimer’s diseases. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to attend and present his/her work in national and international meetings. The position is funded by NIH grant and salary is based on NIH standard postdoctoral fellowship and available for an initial appointment of one year, renewable for subsequent years. About Indianapolis: Indianapolis is the capital and most populous city in the State of Indiana. It is growing economically thanks to a strong corporate base anchored by the life sciences. Indiana is home to one of the largest concentrations of health sciences companies in the nation. Indianapolis has a sophisticated blend of charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure. The growing residential base is supported by rich amenities and quality of life – the city possesses a variety of professional sports, arts venues and outdoor recreation areas. Residents of this dynamic city, and surrounding suburbs, enjoy leading educational systems and top-ranked universities, paired with a diverse population. Indianapolis International Airport is a top-ranked international airport, being named “Best Airport in North America” by Airports Council International for many years. For additional information on life in Indy: https://faculty.medicine.iu.edu/relocation 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 | Doctorate degree is required. Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in Synthetic Organic Chemistry or Medicinal Chemistry.
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| Department Contact for Questions | Sally Atcheson Associate Director of Academic Research Administration Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine |
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| OAA # | IUSM-01549-2022 |
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