Research Associate, Biology
Listed on 2026-07-27
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Research/Development
Biomedical Science, Research Scientist, Biology, Research Assistant/Associate
Title Research Associate, Biology 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.
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About:
Department of Biology:
Indiana University Bloomington
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2024; PNAS, doi:
10.1073/pnas.). The Fuqua lab research team is currently comprised of graduate students, a senior research scientist, and undergraduates. All members of our team contribute to the projects of other team members
-this may include assistance with a research protocol, feedback on presentations, edits on manuscripts, and so on. The lab philosophy is that a collaborative and supportive research environment benefits everyone involved. We are seeking an individual to join this team, contribute to the lab in general, and further the goals of the NIH grant.
Basic Qualifications Core job duties include:
- (1) Learning, conducting and teaching other lab members our key research protocols. In the lab, this will include: DNA purification, Molecular Cloning, Gel Electrophoresis, DNA Sequencing, Polymerase Chain Reaction, Bacterial Transformation, Microbiological Cultivation, SDS‑PAGE, Western Blotting. These and other experimental approaches will be applied as needed to the experimental plan for the pterin project.
- (2) Management of pterin grant meetings and material exchanges between collaborating laboratories.
- (3) Laboratory management and ordering.
- (4) Participation in general laboratory task rotations.
- (5) Written summaries of research (for annual grant reporting and for manuscript preparation), and research presentations (lab meetings, grant meetings, and conferences).
- Effective time management
- Accurate and organized record keeping
- Ability to work in a team
- Receptivity to training and new techniques
- Proficiency in written and oral communication
- Problem solving and pro‑active approach to preventing problems
- Dependability and punctuality
- Flexibility for research tasks and prioritization of experiments.
- Molecular biology experience
- DNA sequence analysis
- Aseptic technique and microbiology
- Familiarity with data analysis and statistics
Laboratory research with periods of intense focus and technical clarity. Organization, planning and record keeping for experiments are crucial and this work requires careful and deliberate effort. Effective communication between lab members is critical.
Department Contact for Questions
For questions about the position, contact Clay Fuqua (cfuqua).
Timing and compensation:
Applicant review will begin on June 1, 2026. The initial appointment is for one year, with reappointment contingent on performance and continued funding. Salary will be commensurate with experience and full benefits are included. Best consideration date is 6/16/26 and expected start date is 7/1/26.
Additional Qualifications Salary and Rank Special Instructions For Best Consideration Date 06/16/2026 Expected Start Date 07/01/2026 Posting Number IU-
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