Postdoctoral Researcher - Leuthner Lab

Postdoctoral Researcher
- Leuthner Lab

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Title
- Postdoctoral Researcher
- Leuthner Lab

Appointment Status
- Non-Tenure Track

Department - IU Bloomington Public & Environmental Affairs

Location
- Bloomington

Position Summary
- The Leuthner Lab at Indiana University (The O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs) seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join an interdisciplinary research program in environmental genomics. The postdoctoral researcher will have flexibility to define their own research agenda, but a successful candidate will be broadly interested in contributing to projects investigating gene-environment interactions, chemical susceptibility, and effects of exposure on evolutionary processes with a focus on emerging contaminants such as PFAS.

Research integrates Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans) as a model system with approaches including:
Quantitative genetics (GWAS/QTL mapping), High-throughput phenotyping, RNA-seq and multi-omics integration, Functional genomics (e.g., RNAi, transgenics). The postdoctoral scholar will have opportunities to lead independent projects, mentor undergraduate researchers, and contribute to grant writing and publications.

Location:

Bloomington, Indiana.

To apply , please submit a CV, letter of application describing research interests and fit for the position, and contact information for three references to  Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications received by August 3, 2026, will be given full consideration; however, the search will continue until the position is filled. Expected

Start Date:

October 1, 2026. Some flexibility may be available based on the selected candidate's availability and institutional hiring timelines.

Basic Qualifications

- Required:

Ph.D. in biology, toxicology, genomics, genetics, bioinformatics, or a closely related field (completed by start date) Experience with molecular biology, genetics, or model organism research Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research (e.g., publications, dissertation work) Strong written and oral communication skills

Preferred:

Experience with

C. elegans or other model organisms Experience with high-throughput data analysis (e.g., RNA-seq, GWAS) Proficiency in R, Python, or similar computational tools

Department Contact for Questions
- Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to Dr. Tess Leuthner, tleuthne, O'Neill School of Public & Environmental Affairs, Bloomington, Indiana.

Additional Qualifications

Salary and Rank - $55,000–$65,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Full benefits included.

Special Instructions

For Best Consideration Date - 08/03/2026

Expected Start Date - 10/01/2026

Posting Number - IU-

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