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Applicants are invited to apply for a postdoctoral fellowship position in Dr. Tharp's laboratory at Indiana University School of Medicine. The laboratory is focused on using peptide display technology to identify novel cyclic peptides with anticancer and antiviral properties, and several projects are currently available.



As the nation's largest medical school, IUSM is committed to being an institution that not only reflects the diversity of the learners we teach and the patient populations we serve, but also pursues the values of diversity, equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence. We desire candidates who enhance our representational diversity, as well as those whose work contributes to equitable and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty. IUSM strives to take an anti-racist stance, regularly evaluating and updating its policies, procedures, and practices to confer equitable opportunities for contribution and advancement for all members of our community. We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to advance racial equity to transform health and wellbeing for all throughout the state of Indiana.

Doctoral or terminal degree required. We expect this position to be filled with a recent PhD in biophysics, biochemistry, chemistry, bioengineering, or a related discipline providing solid knowledge of biological macromolecules. Previous experience with directed evolution and/or high throughput screening and selection methods is preferable.

For more information, interested candidates can email Dr. Tharp at jemtharp@iu.edu.