Research Associate

Title Research Associate in Developmental Biology Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track Department IU Bloomington Biology Location Bloomington Position Summary Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. The department of Biology is a large, unified department with strong undergraduate degrees, nationally-ranked graduate programs, and world-class research spanning the breadth of biological questions and experimental systems - from ecosystems to microbiology and developmental biology, from evolution to cell biology, from molecular biology to systems biology, bioinformatics, and genomics. It is always an exciting time for Biology - enormous advances in global genome analysis coupled with unprecedented developments in interdisciplinary research have made the 21st century the Century of Biology. For more information about the department, you can find it here: About: Department of Biology: Indiana University Bloomington. The College of Arts and Sciences is committed to building and supporting a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community of students and scholars. Position Summary: A full-time Research Associate position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Andrew C. Zelhof in the Department of Biology at Indiana University Bloomington. The project work will address developmental and evolutionary mechanisms related to head and eye development across two emerging model organisms, Tribolium and Daphnia, as well as develop new techniques to increase the genetic amenability of each organism. Basic Qualifications This position requires either a Bachelor's, Master's Degree in Biology or a related field. This position requires a positive attitude and solid work ethic, as well as good communication skills and the ability to work well with others in a laboratory setting. Department Contact for Questions Best consideration date is March 31, 2024 for a start date in late Spring or early Summer. Please submit a cover letter describing the reason for your interest in this position, previous education and laboratory experience, curriculum vitae, copies of any publications, and the names of at least three references (including email addresses and phone numbers) to For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Andrew Zelhof . Additional Qualifications Salary and Rank Special Instructions For Best Consideration Date 03/31/2024 Expected Start Date 06/01/2024 Posting/OAA IU-