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Title Postdoctoral Fellow in Otolaryngology Specific Title Appointment Type Postdoctoral Fellow Department IUSM - Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Campus IU School of Medicine Indianapolis Position Summary Dr. Xue Yuan in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at Indiana University School of Medicine is recruiting a highly motivated and creative post-doctoral fellow to join the team. The lab conducts innovative research on stem cells and cancer stem cells, with current and future projects focusing on: Head and neck cancer, cancer stem cells, and stem cell malignant transformation Immune cell and epithelial stem cell interactions in wound healing and post-healing tissue remodeling Diabetic wound healing and inflammatory modulation of the stem cell niche. The ideal candidate will have recently completed a PhD in a relevant field such as cell biology, cancer biology, or immunology, have a solid background in molecular biology, genetics, and microscopy, and a demonstrated publication record. Experience with mouse models and bioinformatics is desirable.
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 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.
Doctoral or terminal degree required. Applicants should have recently completed PhD or MD/PhD training, have a solid background in molecular biology, genetics, and microscope imaging, and a demonstrated publication track-record. Experience working with mouse models and bioinformatics is desirable. The candidate must also have excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and writing skills.
Department Contact for Questions Xue Yuan, PhD
yuanxue@iu.edu>
Department of Otolaryngology
Indiana University School of Medicine
Additional Qualifications Special Instructions yuanxue@iu.edu>
Department of Otolaryngology
Indiana University School of Medicine
If interested, please submit:
-CV,
-Brief description of research experience & interest (upload as "Research Agenda")
Priority Application Review Deadline Expected Start Date 07/01/2024 OAA # IUSM-01844-2023 -CV,
-Brief description of research experience & interest (upload as "Research Agenda")
