Job Description
Appointment Status: Non-Tenure Track
Department: IU Bloomington Biology
Location Bloomington
Position Summary The department of
Biology is a large, unified department with strong undergraduate degrees, nationally-ranked graduate programs, and world-class research
spanning the breadth of biological questions and experimental systems - from ecosystems to microbiology and developmental biology, from
evolution to cell biology, from molecular biology to systems biology, bioinformatics, and genomics. It is always an exciting time for
Biology - enormous advances in global genome analysis coupled with unprecedented developments in interdisciplinary research have made the
21st century the Century of Biology. For more information about the department, you can find it here:
About: Department of Biology: Indiana University Bloomington .
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring.
See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here
which includes contact information. The Department of Biology at Indiana University Bloomington invites
applications for a research technician position in the laboratory of Dr. Maria de la Paz Fernandez. Lab website:
This
position is initially for two years, with the possibility of extension based on performance and interest. The lab studies the neuronal basis
of behavior.
Job Description: - Design and execute Drosophila genetic crosses to support the lab's
research program.
- Perform and analyze experiments related to the neuroanatomy of clock neurons and sleep/wake cycles in
Drosophila .
- Manage a collection of Drosophila genetic strains and maintain the associated database.
- Meet
weekly with the primary investigator to set experimental goals and review results.
- Attend and occasionally give weekly lab meetings
with lab members to discuss lab research and relevant papers.
- Supervise and train new undergraduate students in the lab.
- Oversee general lab maintenance, including placing orders and managing inventory.
Basic Qualifications Skills, Qualifications, and Requirements: - Recent bachelor's or master's graduate with a degree in any
STEM field, preferably Biology, Chemistry, or Neuroscience.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Good
interpersonal skills.
- At least one year of part-time research experience.
Preferred: Previous work
experience with
Drosophila .
Working conditions/demands: The role requires the ability to move about within
an office and lab environment.
Department Contact for Questions To apply: Please submit (1) a cover letter describing your research and educational background, career goals, and why you are interested in the
position. (2) a current CV; (3) the names and contact information for three references. This can be submitted at the following link:
For
questions about the position contact Dr. Fernandez at
fernanm@iu.edu .
Timing and compensation: Review of applicants will begin April 1 and continue until the position is filled. The
ideal start is May 1, although the starting date can be adjusted to suit the candidate. The initial appointment is for two years, with
potential reappointment for additional years contingent upon satisfactory performance and funding availability. Salary will be commensurate
with experience and full benefits are included.
For Best Consideration Date: 04/01/2026
Expected Start Date: 05/01/2026
Posting Number IU-101525-2026
Job Tags
Part time, Work at office