TitlePostdoctoral Fellow in Pediatrics
Specific Title
Appointment TypePostdoctoral Fellow
DepartmentIUSM - Pediatrics
CampusIU School of Medicine Indianapolis
Position Summary
The Ryan White Center for Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Global Health in the Department of Pediatrics at the Indiana University School of Medicine is a national leader in global pediatric infectious disease clinical care, research andcation. With 28 clinical and research faculty, and a dedicated team of clinical and research staff, the division's focus on global child health reflects the understanding that infectious diseases know no boundaries.
A postdoctoral position is available in the Ryan White Center for Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Global Health at the Indiana University School of Medicine. The Schmidt laboratory works to define the factors that impact the pathogenesis of malaria and identify novel approaches to prevent children from dying from malaria. One of the observations made by Dr. Schmidt's research program was that the composition of bacteria residing within the intestinal tract can profoundly impact the severity of malaria. A postdoctoral fellow is needed to study the influence of gut microbiota on malaria. Candidates must have a PhD degree with a strong research background in immunology, gut microbiome, or microbiology. Experience conducting research on malaria immunology, host-pathogen interactions, gut microbiota, or bacteriology will be prioritized. Work will include, but not be limited to: general immunology laboratory techniques to prepare mouse and human samples for flow cytometry, mouse handling, manipulation of the murine gut microbiota, microbiology, data analysis and interpretation, microbiota bioinformatic analyses, working collaboratively with local, national, and in international research teams to conduct research studies on malaria and gut microbiota, preparing manuscripts, assisting in grant writing, preparing independent grant proposals for internal and external awards, and supervising members of the laboratory.
Indiana University is a multi-campus public research institution, and a world leader in professional, medical, and technologicalcation with an annual operating budget of $2.1 billion. IUSM is the largest medical school in the United States with a student body that includes over 43% women and 36% ethnic minorities. IUSM scientists and physicians were awarded over $217million in research funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in 2021, setting a school record for research funding for the sixth straight year. Additionally, IUSM provides an interdisciplinary and interactive scientific environment with many multidisciplinary centers and state-of-the-art core facilities.
Indianapolis is a diverse, centrally located city that lies within 3 driving hours of other major population centers such as Chicago, Cincinnati, and Louisville. It is 14th largest city in the United States and is growing and thriving economically thanks to a strong corporate base anchored by the life sciences. Indiana is home to one of the largest concentrations of health sciences companies in the nation, which contribute over $44 billion annually to the local economy. Our dynamic downtown is a bustling commercial center, entertainment destination and residential neighborhood. 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. For additional information on life in Indy, visit medicine.iupui/AboutIndy/.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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
Doctorate or terminal degree required.
Specific Title
Appointment TypePostdoctoral Fellow
DepartmentIUSM - Pediatrics
CampusIU School of Medicine Indianapolis
Position Summary
The Ryan White Center for Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Global Health in the Department of Pediatrics at the Indiana University School of Medicine is a national leader in global pediatric infectious disease clinical care, research andcation. With 28 clinical and research faculty, and a dedicated team of clinical and research staff, the division's focus on global child health reflects the understanding that infectious diseases know no boundaries.
A postdoctoral position is available in the Ryan White Center for Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Global Health at the Indiana University School of Medicine. The Schmidt laboratory works to define the factors that impact the pathogenesis of malaria and identify novel approaches to prevent children from dying from malaria. One of the observations made by Dr. Schmidt's research program was that the composition of bacteria residing within the intestinal tract can profoundly impact the severity of malaria. A postdoctoral fellow is needed to study the influence of gut microbiota on malaria. Candidates must have a PhD degree with a strong research background in immunology, gut microbiome, or microbiology. Experience conducting research on malaria immunology, host-pathogen interactions, gut microbiota, or bacteriology will be prioritized. Work will include, but not be limited to: general immunology laboratory techniques to prepare mouse and human samples for flow cytometry, mouse handling, manipulation of the murine gut microbiota, microbiology, data analysis and interpretation, microbiota bioinformatic analyses, working collaboratively with local, national, and in international research teams to conduct research studies on malaria and gut microbiota, preparing manuscripts, assisting in grant writing, preparing independent grant proposals for internal and external awards, and supervising members of the laboratory.
Indiana University is a multi-campus public research institution, and a world leader in professional, medical, and technologicalcation with an annual operating budget of $2.1 billion. IUSM is the largest medical school in the United States with a student body that includes over 43% women and 36% ethnic minorities. IUSM scientists and physicians were awarded over $217million in research funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in 2021, setting a school record for research funding for the sixth straight year. Additionally, IUSM provides an interdisciplinary and interactive scientific environment with many multidisciplinary centers and state-of-the-art core facilities.
Indianapolis is a diverse, centrally located city that lies within 3 driving hours of other major population centers such as Chicago, Cincinnati, and Louisville. It is 14th largest city in the United States and is growing and thriving economically thanks to a strong corporate base anchored by the life sciences. Indiana is home to one of the largest concentrations of health sciences companies in the nation, which contribute over $44 billion annually to the local economy. Our dynamic downtown is a bustling commercial center, entertainment destination and residential neighborhood. 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. For additional information on life in Indy, visit medicine.iupui/AboutIndy/.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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
Doctorate or terminal degree required.
Job ID: 486143742
Originally Posted on: 7/20/2025
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