Assistant/Associate/Full Research Professor of Surgery - Pediatric Surgery

Appointment Type: Scientist Track Faculty

Department: IUSM - Surgery - Pediatric

Campus: IU School of Medicine Indianapolis

Position Summary
Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) is seeking an Assistant Research Professor of Surgery with a focus on microbiology within the IUSM Department of Surgery.

Candidates should be prepared to assist in the mentorship of pediatric and surgical resident trainees as well as undergraduate and graduate students in various departments throughout the school of medicine. Participation on various committees within the university infrastructure is encouraged.
Candidates should have obtained their terminal PhD degree and be at the Assistant Professor level or higher. Research priorities within the laboratory surround diagnostic tools and novel therapies for necrotizing enterocolitis and intestinal ischemia. Candidates should have a strong background in microbiology and be able to lead a portfolio of projects surrounding intestinal bacteria and their impact on disease. Candidates should be open to learning basic wet lab techniques if they do not already have experience with assays such as ELISA, Western blotting, PCR, flow cytometry, 16S analysis, and CRISPR-Cas gene editing, among others. Candidates should also be willing to work with our mouse and piglet animal models, as well as be willing to collect and biobank human tissue samples from the operating rooms and pathology labs as needed. This is a full-time opportunity. Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with experience.

Department of Surgery - As one of the largest departments in the country and part of the only academic medical center in the state, the Department of Surgery at Indiana University School of Medicine cares for some of the highest volumes of surgical patients in the country with outstanding outcomes. The department is an international leader in surgical education, health services and outcomes, and quality improvement research. Our nationally recognized research centers are rapidly expanding, particularly in clinical and outcomes research, while our surgical education program continues to set the standard for innovation. With a new $6 billion campus to open in 2027, the Department of Surgery continues to have a tremendous impact on the Hoosier state and around the world.

Indiana University School of Medicine - 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.

IU Health - IU Health is Indiana's most comprehensive healthcare system and the only academic center in the state, covering 7 million residents. Our unique integration with the Indiana University School of Medicine, one of the nation's leading medical schools, provides physicians opportunities in research and innovation. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, with dozens of facilities statewide, IU Health is a regional leader in providing the right healthcare when and where it is needed. IU Health is currently building a new $6B campus consisting of a new 900 bed primary academic hospital and multiple clinic and support buildings, while helping the surrounding community to thrive.

Indianapolis - 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 varied 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

Basic Qualifications

• Terminal degree or doctorate degree required
• Assistant Professor level or higher
• Strong background in microbiology

Department Contact for Questions
Please direct questions about the opportunity to:Troy Markel, MD, FACS, FAAP James A. Madura Professor and Showalter ScholarVice Chair of Research, Department of Surgerytmarkel@iu.edu
Please direct questions about the process to:
Meghan Hutchinson
Human Resources Business Partner
Department of Surgery
mjhutchi@iu.edu

Posting Number
IUSM-02434-2026