Postdoctoral Fellow - Cardiovascular Medicine

Indiana University
Indiana University

Bloomington, IN, USA

Posted on May 23, 2026

Postdoctoral Fellow - Cardiovascular Medicine

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Posting Details

Position Details
Title Postdoctoral Fellow - Cardiovascular Medicine
Specific Title
Appointment Type Postdoctoral Fellow
Department IUSM - Cardiovascular Medicine
Campus IU School of Medicine Indianapolis
Position Summary
A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Ankit Desai at Indiana University Indianapolis to develop basic and translational projects characterizing the molecular and cellular mechanisms of pulmonary hypertension.

About the School and Department:
The Indiana University School of Medicine https://medicine.iu.edu/ is the largest medical school in the US and is annually ranked among the top medical schools in the US by US News & World Report. Please visit http://medicine.iupui.edu for additional information about the Department of Medicine.

The Division of Cardiology at IUSM has multiple research laboratories conducting studies in various aspects of cardiovascular diseases, including but not limited to electrophysiology, genetics and pulmonary hypertension. The Krannert Institute of Cardiology Clinical Trial Office participates in multiple clinical studies related to clinical cardiology. There are ACGME approved cardiology training programs in cardiovascular diseases, cardiovascular electrophysiology, interventional cardiology and heart failure.

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
  • Ph.D. or terminal degree in related field


Department Contact for Questions
Miranda Lockwood, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Business Partner
mjlockwo@iu.edu
Additional Qualifications
Special Instructions
Priority Application Review Deadline
Expected Start Date 07/07/2026
Posting Number IUSM-02430-2026

Supplemental Questions

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  1. * How did you hear about this position?
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    • Personal Contact: School of Medicine recruiter
    • Personal Contact: IUHP Physician Recruiter
    • Announcement: Other Journal or Magazine
    • Announcement: Other Website
  2. * Are you a dual career partner (your partner or spouse is already being recruited)?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
  1. Letter of Application
  2. List Of References
  3. Letter of Reference 1
  4. Letter of Reference 2
  5. Letter of Reference 3
  6. Research Paper 1
  7. Research Paper 2
  8. Research Paper 3
  9. Transcript