Career Opportunities in Genetics

The Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics offers a highly collegial and interdisciplinary environment that spans clinical medicine and basic research.

As the nation’s largest medical school, IU School of Medicine 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. IU School of Medicine 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.

Indiana University is an EEO/AA employer, M/F/D/V. The university and IU School of Medicine encourage applications from women and other underrepresented groups. In addition, it is the university’s policy to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities.

• Board-Certified/Board Eligible MD, or MD/PhD, or PhD to lead the Molecular Clinical Laboratory in the Division of Diagnostic Genomics

The Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics of Indiana University School of Medicine is recruiting a Board-certified/Board Eligible MD, or MD/PhD, or PhD to lead the Molecular Clinical Laboratory in the Division of Diagnostic Genomics. We are soliciting applications from outstanding candidates with demonstrated experience in molecular genetics laboratory diagnostics. The ideal candidate will be expected to lead the clinical testing program for both inherited and somatic disorders. The laboratory is CLIA-certified and CAP-accredited and performs a diverse menu of tests from cystic fibrosis to molecular oncology. The laboratory resides in the Division of Diagnostic Genomics and works in close concert with our other clinical laboratories including cytogenetics, pharmacogenomics, biochemical genetics, and the newly established Genomics Laboratory performing high-throughput sequencing. While the majority of the candidate’s efforts will be in clinical molecular operations, opportunities to participate in activities that support the other diagnostic laboratories in our division are available. The individual will be expected to direct the Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory and develop laboratory diagnostic services for university and state-wide patient care. This will include participation in clinical and translational research projects utilizing a variety of molecular genetic methods. In addition, the individual will participate in our ACGME-accredited Laboratory Genetics and Genomics fellowship training program and participate in training residents and graduate students as part of the departmental teaching mission. The academic appointment, salary and benefit package is commensurate with qualifications. Certification by the ABMGG in Molecular Genetics or Laboratory Genetics and Genomics, or by the ABP and fellowship in Molecular Genetic Pathology, is required. Applicants should apply at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/12599.    

• The Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics at Indiana University School of Medicine is seeking applicants at the Assistant Research Professor level. (This is a scientist track non tenure position.)

The Indiana University (IU)/Jackson Laboratory (JAX), University of Pittsburgh (PITT) Model Organism Development and Evaluation of Late-onset Alzheimer’s Disease (IU/JAX/PITT MODEL-AD) Center is a multidisciplinary team at the forefront of translational Alzheimer’s disease research, using cutting edge technology to develop, validate and disseminate new, precise animal models of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The Center is looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and organized Scientist interested in working within an exciting and dynamic multidisciplinary team.

The Scientist will assist with the research conducted in the IU/JAX/PITT MODEL-AD Center at many levels. The incumbent will be expected to have a high degree of technical expertise, be proficient in the scientific techniques used in the lab and will develop and maintain SOPs and train lab members in their use. The incumbent will also spend a proportion of time leading experiments and analyzing data, writing manuscripts, scientific reports, and disseminating information, and will be expected to play a role in guiding the scientific direction of the IU/JAX/PITT MODEL-AD including grant writing. The Scientist will interact with and help to oversee trainees, and will work in collaboration with other lab staff, postdoctoral fellows, students, and NIH staff.

The Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics offers a highly collegial and interdisciplinary environment that spans clinical medicine and basic research. See https://medicine.iu.edu/genetics.

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.

Applicants should apply at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/17154.

• The Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics at Indiana University School of Medicine is seeking applicants at the assistant research professor level. (This is a scientist track non tenure position.)

  The successful candidates must have a Ph.D. degree and more than 2 years of postdoctoral fellowship training. The candidates must be able to mentor graduate students, residents and/or fellows in basic research. It is highly desirable for the holders of these positions to have secured long term NIH funding, and to have demonstrated the ability to collaborate with others.
  
  

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.

• The Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics at the Indiana University School of Medicine is seeking a Clinical Geneticist in an academic track at the Assistant, Associate or Professor Level

Service: The primary responsibility of this position is clinical service in medical genetics. Clinical providers within the Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics include 14 medical geneticists and ~30 clinical genetic counselors. Physicians with a broad background in medical genetics are sought to continue the expansion of our service. Interest in skeletal dysplasia, adult or pediatric cancer genetics, adult genetics or genomics is advantageous but not required.

Research: The Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics is involved in clinical trials and registries particularly in the areas of inborn errors of metabolism, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and cardiovascular genetics. Participation in clinical trials is not required but may be considered depending on applicant background. See https://medicine.iu.edu/genetics.

Services are provided at IU Health University and Methodist Hospitals as well as Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health. Outpatient services are in the Pediatric Care Center and Simon Cancer Center. Additional information about the department may be found on our website at Medical and Molecular Genetics | IU School of Medicine.