Postdoctoral Fellow in Pediatrics

Appointment Type: Postdoctoral Fellow

Department: IUSM - Pediatrics

Campus: IU School of Medicine Indianapolis

Position Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to perform research on the immunomodulation of AAV gene therapy for muscular dystrophy and cardiomyopathy.

The mission of our lab is to develop safer and more effective gene therapies for muscular dystrophy and cardiovascular disease. Dr. Han's laboratory environment uses pharmacologic, genetic and biochemical approaches, including established, as well as newly created, mouse models and patient derived cells to study muscular dystrophy and develop gene therapies.
The Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research conducts basic science and translational research within the Department of Pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine. The Wells Center houses more than 300 faculty investigators, staff, and trainees seeking answers to the most pressing questions related to childhood illness. With the collaboration between scientists and physicians, the center aims to increase knowledge of causes and mechanisms of serious pediatric diseases. Our goal is to develop innovative approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of sick children in Indiana and beyond.
IUSM 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.

Basic Qualifications
PhD in biomedical sciences or a science related field

Department Contact for Questions
Renzhi Han, PhD
rh11@iu.edu

Posting Number
IUSM-02402-2026