A postdoctoral fellow position is available in the laboratory of Professor James Klaunig in the Department of Environmental Health at Indiana University Bloomington. The Klaunig Lab is involved in performing and publishing high-quality, peer-reviewed research in the areas of toxicology, carcinogenesis, and toxicological pathology. The research has been devoted to understanding the mechanisms by which industrial, pharmaceuticals, other chemical and physical agents impact normal cellular and organ function using a variety of genetic and biochemical techniques.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
The primary activity of the successful candidate will be working under the supervision of Dr. Klaunig on a project titled “Investigation of the Mechanisms of Focal Liver Necrosis in Rats.” The duties will include but are not limited to (1) design and conduct research using in vivo animal models involving animal handling, treatments, and specimen collection, (2) perform analysis utilizing histology, pathology, molecular biology, biochemistry, immunohistochemistry, and cell culture techniques, (3) collaborate with other researchers and students on other ongoing projects in the laboratory, (4) other duties may include performing routine laboratory tasks, maintaining instrumentation, implementing laboratory safety standards. In addition, the fellow also is required to develop and/or validate assays, draft report, abstract, and manuscript based on experimental results for presenting lab meetings, national and international conferences, and publish papers.
Qualifications:
Minimum requirement: a PhD degree in Toxicology or a related discipline.
Preferred qualifications: (1) previous experience in rodent handling and toxicity studies; (2) demonstrated experience in molecular biology, pathology, biochemistry, immunohistochemistry, and cell culture techniques; (3) ability to work independently and collaboratively, take initiative, and trouble-shooting ability; (4) a background in instrumental analysis such as HPLC, LC/MS is preferable.
Open until a suitable candidate is identified, with the first round of reviews anticipated to begin by 3/1/2015. This is a 12 month appointment with an anticipated start date of 6/1/2015.
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.