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Post-Doctoral Positions
We are seeking highly motivated and independent post-doctoral candidates to join our research group.
Interested candidates must have a Ph.D. or M.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or related fields, with less than five years of postdoctoral experience, good communication skills and an established publication record. Research experience in biochemistry and molecular biology, and training in protein expression and purification and mammalian cell culture techniques are preferred. Experience in yeast genetics is an added asset. Salary is commensurate with experience and accomplishments.
Submit letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and references to:
Dr. Lata Balakrishnan, 723 W. Michigan St., SL370, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA.
Email: balalab@iupui.edu
Phone: 317-274-1290
Applications will be screened until a suitable candidate is found. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Graduate Student Positions
Graduate students interested in performing basic science research and getting trained in a wide array of biochemical, molecular biology and genetic techniques are invited to join our group. Students pursuing either a MS or Ph.D. degree need to apply to the graduate program in the Department of Biology at IUPUI. Information about admission requirements and deadlines can be obtained at: http://biology.iupui.edu/graduate/admissions. Students admitted into our graduate program receive full tuition waiver and stipend support. Students receiving teaching assistantships are expected to teach or prep in specific laboratory courses. Students meeting the admission requirements are encouraged to get in touch with Dr. Lata Balakrishnan (balalab@iupui.edu or 317-274-1290) if interested in joining our research group.
Undergraduate Student Positions
Our group will host two undergraduate students per semester who are looking to gain hands-on research experience and broaden their education beyond the classroom. Students interested in joining the laboratory should be willing to commit a minimum of fifteen hours per week to research activities. Capstone students will be given first priority. Please contact the laboratory at least three months prior to the beginning of a semester to check on available positions.
Students can send their curriculum vitae and a brief explanation of their research interests via email to Dr. Lata Balakrishnan (balalab@iupui.edu).