The Shahbazi Laboratory at Indiana University School of Medicine is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join an NIH-funded research program focused on nanomedicine, genome engineering, and gene therapy.

Our laboratory develops lipid nanoparticle (LNP)-based and biomimetic delivery platforms for therapeutic nucleic acids and CRISPR gene-editing technologies, with particular emphasis on hematopoietic stem cell engineering and translational applications.

We welcome candidates with strong research backgrounds in one or more of the following areas:

Applicants are not expected to have expertise in all three areas. Candidates with exceptional experimental skills in any one discipline are strongly encouraged to apply.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team at Indiana University School of Medicine. NIH-funded projects offer opportunities to advance emerging gene-editing and drug-delivery technologies, develop independent research directions, and contribute to high-impact publications.

Lab website: https://medicine.iu.edu/faculty-labs/shahbazi

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.

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 diverse 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.

The search committee will begin evaluating applications as they are received, and applications will continue to be reviewed until this position is filled.

Sabrina Hetzel
snwall@iu.edu

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