Title Assistant/Associate/Professor of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Specific Title Appointment Type Tenure Track Faculty Department IUSM - Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Campus IU School of Medicine Indianapolis Position Summary

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis is expanding and invites applications for tenure or a tenure-track faculty position for conducting research within the department. The department is looking to further expand its basic, translational, and clinical research programs. The department is interested in applications from candidates who are studying basic biology and mechanisms of disease in cancer biology, computational pathology, hematology, immunology, or neurodegeneration. The successful candidates will be expected to establish and maintain an energetic, independent, and well-funded research program, and contribute to the educational, service, and/or clinical missions of the medical school. Faculty rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The successful candidate will join a thriving, collegial, and supportive research environment that is rich with core facilities, robust cross-disciplinary graduate training programs, and diverse expertise in AD and related dementias. Other resources include the Stark Neurosciences Research Institute, the Indiana Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (IADRC), the Simon Cancer Center, Division of Computational Pathology.

Responsibilities:

* Maintain an independent and well-funded research laboratory in one of the above fields.

* Clinical mission, for MD or MD/PhD, opportunity to participate in clinical practice of pathology in one of the following fields (Anatomic Pathology, Laboratory Medicine, Hematopathology, Molecular Pathology, Neuropathology based on candidates' skill and interest)

* Contribute to the educational mission of the department in the areas of UME, GME or CME

Our Ideal Candidate:

* Expected to have a strong record of peer-reviewed publications and funding commensurate with their rank.

* The department is looking to further expand its basic, translational, and clinical research programs, particularly in the areas of cancer biology, computational pathology, hematology, immunology, and neurodegenerative diseases, although outstanding candidates in other areas will also be considered.

* Successful candidates will be expected to establish and maintain an energetic, independent, and well-funded research program, and contribute to the educational, service, and/or clinical missions of the medical school.

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

About the IUSM:

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 well-being for all throughout the state of Indiana.

Basic Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

* Terminal degree or doctorate in a related field and relevant post-doctoral experience required.

Department Contact for Questions

Michael D. Feldman, M.D., Ph.D.

Manwaring Professor and Chair

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Email: feldmam@iu.edu

Additional Qualifications Special Instructions

Application Information:

* Candidates should address in a cover letter their experiences, current interests, or activities, and/or future goals to promote a climate that values diversity and inclusion in at least one of those areas of faculty effort.

* Application materials should also include a complete CV; a one-page description of current and future research and professional goals, which includes a description of professional contributions to the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion; and the names and contact information for three references.

* Review of applications will begin in February 2024 and continue until the position is filled. The start date for the position is negotiable.

Priority Application Review Deadline Expected Start Date OAA # IUSM-01906-2024