What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Research and Director of Graduate Studies position at Indiana University and Careers?
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 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.
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 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
- Terminal degree required. PhD or equivalent
- Preference given to those who have achieved tenure and the rank of Associate or Full Professor.
- A strong publication and funding track record in cancer research.
- Demonstrated ability to develop an internationally competitive and externally funded research program in the field of cancer biology.
- Experience with, and a thorough understanding of, graduate education.
- Demonstrated excellence in leadership as evidenced by leading an educational or administrative team.
Department Contact for Questions
Shelley Burns
sheburns@iu.edu
sheburns@iu.edu
Additional Qualifications
Special Instructions
Priority Application Review Deadline
Expected Start Date
07/01/2025
Posting Number
IUSM-02161-2025