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. For more information about the
department, see .
The Saltz Lab in the Department
of Biology at Indiana University (saltzlab.com), Bloomington is seeking a Research Associate/Lab manager. Our department is a large, unified
department with world-class research spanning all levels of biological organization and diverse experimental systems.Our lab in Evolution,
Ecology, and Behavior investigates the evolutionary processes that shape behavior and its variation. We use sophisticated behavioral
experiments and statistical analysis alongside other tools, focusing on fruit flies (
Drosophila melanogaster ) as a model system.
The main goal for this position is to conduct research investigating genetic and genomic links between social preference, social dynamics,
and the development of aggressive behavior in males.The ideal candidate will be passionate about science and have exceptional organizational
and time-management skills, and attention to detail. This is a great position for a recent college graduate interested in obtaining research
experience before moving on to graduate school or something else. I view it as an important part of my job to mentor you towards your next
career step(s).Core job duties include: (1) rearing large numbers of fruit flies and measuring their behavior and/or preserving them for
genetic analysis. (2) Supervising and mentoring undergraduate and other contributors to the project (3) Supporting our research compliance
associated documentation. (3) Management and analysis of large datasets. (4) Learning, conducting and teaching other lab members our key
research protocols.Other general responsibilities include: coordinating shared resources in the lab, managing general lab operations,
troubleshooting problems, and participating in lab meetings.
Basic Qualifications Education and
Experience Required: Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience in a research setting OR Master's degree that includes research
experience.Required skills:
- Demonstrates mastery of time management
- Maintains high degree of professionalism
- Ability to work effectively as a team
- Ability to be organized and detail-oriented
- Proficient communication skills,
written and oral
- Anticipates and solves problems
- Highly dependable
- High degree of initiative
Preferred
skills
- Hands-on research experience with live organisms (any species)
- Substantial knowledge of experimental design (e.g.,
block effects)
- Proficiency in working with large datasets
Department Contact for Questions To apply, please submit (1) a cover letter describing your research and educational background, your career goals, why you are
interested in this position, and the date you are available to start, (2) a CV or resume, and (3) the names and contact info of two
references. This can be submitted at the following link. For questions
about the position, contact Julia Saltz (
[email protected] ).Timing and Compensation:
Review of applicants will begin December 31 and continue until the position is filled. Ideal start date is in January or February 2026, but
there is flexibility on this point. The initial appointment is for 1 year, and reappointment for up to 2 years is contingent upon
satisfactory performance. Salary is commensurate with experience and starting at
$43,888. Full benefits are
included.
For Best Consideration Date: 12/01/2025
Expected Start Date: 01/01/2026
Posting Number IU-101410-2025
Job Tags
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