Assistant Director for Research, School of Medicine-Bloomington

Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) – Bloomington is seeking a qualified and motivated individual to join our mission on July 1, 2025, in a 12-month, tenure-track faculty appointment with the School of Medicine Cell and Molecular Cancer Biology (CMCB) program (https://medicine.iu.edu/bloomington/graduate-programs/cell-molecular-and-cancer-biology-phd) and the Indiana University Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center (IUSCCC; https://cancer.iu.edu/index.html) on the Bloomington campus.  

The successful candidate will be an externally funded researcher with a track record of administrative and leadership success. Research foci considered include molecular mechanisms of cancer and/or therapeutic development, including the areas of cancer stem cells, the tumor microenvironment, cancer epigenetics, and the regulation of gene expression within various cancer models, including glioblastoma, breast, ovarian, prostate, pancreatic, and colon cancers. They will benefit from recently renovated laboratory space with outstanding core facilities (genomics, microscopy/imaging, major animal facilities, chemical biology, others), and access to a large cancer tissue and data bank.

Leadership responsibilities will include serving as the Assistant Director for Research for the IUSM-Bloomington campus and the Director of Graduate Studies for the Cell and Molecular Cancer Biology (CMCB) PhD program. It is anticipated that the Administrative/Operational responsibilities associated with this leadership position will constitute approximately 20% of the successful candidate’s workload.

To learn more about this opportunity and to apply, visit https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/25430. Please include (1) A Letter of Interest, (2) Curriculum Vitae and (3) List of References. Priority will be given to applications received by November 1, 2024.

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.

• Terminal degree required. PhD or equivalent A strong publication and funding track record in cancer research with 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 at least three years leading an educational or administrative team. Preference given to those who have achieved tenure and the rank of Associate or Full Professor.