Assistant Research Professor in Medicine - Hematology/Oncology

An Assistant Research Professor in Medicine is immediately available in the research laboratory of Dr. Ana Sofia Mendes Leal at Indiana University School of Medicine. The candidate will work on funded projects with a focus on translational cancer immunology. The recruit will be joining projects in drug development targeting the KEAP-NRF2 and the RXR pathways in highly resistant lung, breast and pancreatic cancers. The recruited candidate will have the opportunity to develop independent focus and apply for independent research support. They will have an opportunity to collaborate with other laboratories at Indiana University Simon Cancer Center. With the translational focus, there will be opportunities to direct their research to direct patient applications and treatments. Candidates should have experience in in cancer biology and immunology in-vitro and mouse models (xenograft, GEMM, etc). Experience in RNA seq/ single cell RNAseq is preferred but not necessary.

IU School of Medicine 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.

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 nation’s largest concentrations of health sciences companies. 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 that has been 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.

The search committee will begin evaluating applications as they are received, and applications will continue to be reviewed until this position is filled.