The Department of Environmental Health at the Indiana University School of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill a postdoctoral fellow position with Professor James E. Klaunig to work in the areas of chemically (both environmental and pharmaceutical) induced liver toxicity and carcinogenesis.
Job Description: The position will involve research on the following projects: (1) an NIH funded U01 grant to develop a “multiscale mechanistic simulation of acetaminophen induced liver toxicity”; (2) an industry-funded project to study the “mechanisms of chemically induced liver focal necrosis in rats.”
Qualifications: Applicants should have obtained a PhD degree within the last three years in Toxicology, Environmental Health/Toxicology, Cancer Biology, or a related field. Prior experience with small laboratory animals (mice and rats), histopathology, and immunohistochemistry are strongly preferred; experience with cell culture, molecular biology, and instrumental analysis (HPLC, etc.) are desirable. Successful candidates will exhibit strong self-motivation, independence, innovative thinking, as well as great communication skills.
The position may be funded for up to three years and provides resources for travel to scientific meetings and continued professional development. This is a 12 month appointment with an anticipated start date of 6/1/2015.
Open until a suitable candidate is identified, with the first round of reviews anticipated to begin by 3/1/2015.
Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at the Indiana University website. Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to: James Klaunig or via postal mail at Environmental Health Search and Screen Committee, c/o James Klaunig, Professor, Department of Environmental Health, School Public Health-Bloomington, Indiana University, 1025 East 7th Street, SPH C033, Bloomington, IN 47405-4801
Applications should include: cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a list of three (3) references. Finalists will be asked to contact references to obtain support letters.
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.