Job Description

Position Details

Title Postdoctoral Fellow in Pediatrics Specific Title Appointment Type Postdoctoral Fellow Department IUSM - Pediatrics Campus IU School of Medicine Indianapolis Position Summary

The Graham and DeRyckere labs are seeking a full-time post-doctoral researcher for a translational project focused on the TAM family kinases as therapeutic targets in leukemia. Responsibilities will include experimental design and execution, data analysis and presentation, participation in lab meetings and conferences, and teaching and supervising students and trainees. This position is expected to comprise 75% lab research and data analysis, 15% reading and writing grants/manuscripts/presentations and 10% teaching/mentoring students and trainees.

Research in the Graham and DeRyckere labs, which function as a single unit, focuses on the TAM-family tyrosine kinase receptors and their roles in cancer cells and the tumor immune microenvironment. Our goal is to develop new therapies for treatment of cancer in children and adults and we are actively engaged in development of novel drugs. In conjunction with this work, we also develop and apply next-generation model systems to advance our research and for precision medicine applications. Our lab is a fast-paced collegial research environment where trainees at all levels are supported and challenged to develop new skills and knowledge.

Indiana University is a multi-campus public research institution, and a world leader in professional, medical, and technological education 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 https://medicine.iu.edu/indianapolis.

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

PhD or MD/PhD in a science related field

Department Contact for Questions

Deb DeRyckere

debderyc@iu.edu

Additional Qualifications Special Instructions Priority Application Review Deadline Expected Start Date 12/01/2026 Posting Number IUSM-02540-2026