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Posting Details
Position Details
Title
Postdoctoral Fellow
Specific Title
Appointment Type
Postdoctoral Fellow
Department
IUSM - Medical & Molecular Genetics
Campus
IU School of Medicine Indianapolis
Position Summary
The Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics at Indiana University School of Medicine is seeking applicants at the Postdoctoral level.
The successful candidates must have a Ph.D. degree with a strong research background in neuroscience, molecular biology, immunology, genetics, or a related biomedical field. Experience in microglial biology, neuroinflammation, Alzheimer's disease (AD), mouse models, cell culture or imaging is highly desirable.
The postdoctoral fellow will join a multidisciplinary and dynamic research team focused on understanding the role of microglia in Alzheimer's disease pathogenesis and neurodegeneration. Ongoing projects investigate microglial signaling pathways, neuroimmune interactions, genetic risk factors, and therapeutic targets using state-of-the-art genomic, transcriptomic, imaging, and functional approaches. Our work aims to leverage the phenotypic plasticity of microglia to identify and modulate microglial functions that can lead to beneficial outcomes in disease. The overarching goal is to understand the mechanisms underlying microglia actions in AD that can guide the development of novel therapeutics as well as the identification of new biomarkers.
Candidates should demonstrate strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment. Prior experience with neurodegeneration models, microglial functional assays, biochemical assays, flow cytometry, transcriptomic analysis, or advanced microscopy is preferred.
The position offers excellent opportunities for career development, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional growth within a highly supportive research environment at 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
Contact (PI):
Miguel Moutinho, PharmD, PhD
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Medical and Molecular Genetics
Stark Neurosciences Research Institute
mmoutinh@iu.edu
Applications will be received until the position is filled.
Basic Qualifications
The successful candidates must have a Ph.D. degree with a strong research background in neuroscience, molecular biology, immunology, genetics, or a related biomedical field. Experience in microglial biology, neuroinflammation, Alzheimer's disease (AD), mouse models, cell culture or imaging is highly desirable. Experience with neurodegeneration models, microglial functional assays, biochemical assays, flow cytometry, transcriptomic analysis, or advanced microscopy is preferred.
Department Contact for Questions
Questions related to this job posting can be directed to Miguel Moutinho: mmoutinh@iu.edu
Additional Qualifications
The candidates must be self-motivated, well-organized and comfortable mentoring graduate students in basic techniques. A successful candidate must have experience collecting/analyzing/interpreting data and will be expected to participate in manuscript preparation and grant development. It is highly desirable for the holders of this position to develop research projects with strong potential for long-term NIH funding, and to have demonstrated the ability to collaborate with others.
Special Instructions
Priority Application Review Deadline
Expected Start Date
Posting Number
IUSM-02444-2026