Position Details
Title Postdoctoral Fellow - Nephrology Specific Title Appointment Type Postdoctoral Fellow Department IUSM - Medicine - Nephrology Campus IU School of Medicine Indianapolis Position Summary
The Division of Nephrology at Indiana University School of Medicine is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join a multidisciplinary research program investigating the biology of uromodulin (UMOD), thick ascending limb (TAL) epithelial cells, and their roles in kidney injury and kidney stone disease.
Our laboratory studies fundamental mechanisms regulating UMOD biology, including its intracellular trafficking, processing, secretion, alternative splicing, and cellular functions during kidney injury and repair. A major focus of the laboratory is understanding how alterations in UMOD biology influence TAL cell function, mitochondrial metabolism, acute kidney injury (AKI), progression from AKI to chronic kidney disease, and nephrolithiasis.
Current projects include:
The successful candidate will work closely with investigators with expertise in UMOD biology, renal physiology, kidney injury, animal models, spatial biology, and advanced imaging. The fellow will have opportunities to develop an increasingly independent research program, present work at national and international meetings, publish high-impact studies, participate in grant development, and receive structured mentoring toward an independent scientific career.
The position is particularly well suited for an investigator interested in the intersection of cell biology, epithelial trafficking, RNA biology, mitochondrial biology, renal physiology, and kidney disease.
The fellow will join a collaborative kidney research environment at Indiana University School of Medicine with access to expertise and infrastructure in renal physiology, molecular and cellular biology, animal models of kidney disease, advanced microscopy, spatial transcriptomics, spatial proteomics, and translational human kidney research.
An important objective of the position is career development toward scientific independence. The fellow will be encouraged to develop independent hypotheses within the broader research program, lead manuscripts, present at national and international meetings, participate in grant writing, and develop an independent scientific niche over the course of the fellowship.
The Division’s research activities are led by world-renowned faculty members developing innovative protocols and driving the standard of care for diseases related to Nephrology.
The search committee will begin evaluating applications as they are received and applications will continue to be reviewed until positions are filled.
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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.
Basic Qualifications
The candidate should have expertise in molecular and cell biology or related field. The candidate should be highly motivated and work both independently and within a team. The position requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills which will facilitate training and career development.
Terminal degree required. Applicants should have a PhD, MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree in cell biology, molecular biology, physiology, biochemistry, nephrology, or a related biomedical field.
Candidates should be highly motivated, scientifically curious, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
Experience in one or more of the following areas is desirable:
Prior expertise in kidney biology or UMOD is not required. Candidates with strong training in fundamental cell biology, RNA biology, protein trafficking, metabolism, or related areas who wish to apply these approaches to kidney disease are encouraged to apply.
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary research environment are expected.
Department Contact for Questions
Please contact Tara Wilson at tarawils@iu.edu for any questions related to this posting.
Additional Qualifications Special Instructions Priority Application Review Deadline Expected Start Date Posting Number IUSM-02539-2026
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