Indiana University Indianapolis Department of Biology School of Science
Tenure Track Faculty Position - Rank Open


The Department of Biology ( biology.iu.edu ) at Indiana University Indianapolis (formerly IUPUI) invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor to begin January 1, 2026. Competitive salary and start-up funds are available.

We invite applicants with a dynamic research program in Hydrocephalus, ideally with large animal experience and an interest in drug development. The successful candidate will join a vibrant academic community and contribute to our nationally recognized Hydrocephalus Research Center. The Center is composed of many investigators from IU Indianapolis and around the world that are working together to understand and treat all forms of hydrocephalus. The faculty are expected to mentor students and teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates with expertise in neuroscience, physiology, or biochemistry are especially encouraged to apply.

The Department of Biology is home to 24 full-time faculty, more than 700 undergraduate majors, and over 50 graduate students in Ph.D. and M.S. programs. Indiana University Indianapolis is Indiana's leading urban public research institution, serving over 30,000 students and supporting more than $450 million in annual research funding. Our faculty are engaged in cutting-edge research across cellular, molecular, and organismal biology, supported by state-of-the-art laboratories and core facilities.

The successful candidate must have a doctoral degree (i.e., PhD). Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a two-page statement of current and future research, and a one-page statement of teaching interests, philosophy, and experience. Applicants should also provide names and contact information for three references when applying. References will be contacted upon application submission by a system-generated email providing instructions and a link to upload their reference letter. Review of completed applications will begin on July 15, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

Indiana University Indianapolis is currently the only R1 university in Indianapolis and is consistently recognized for innovation and academic excellence, recently ranked among the "Most Innovative Schools" and in the Top 200 "National Universities" by the 2018 U.S. News and World Report. The campus has a strong focus on health, artificial intelligence, business and STEM fields. Our commitment to research, service learning, and civic engagement makes us a dynamic and inspiring place to work and learn.

Located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, our campus benefits from close collaboration with the IU School of Medicine and a thriving community of researchers in all areas of biomedical science. Indianapolis and the surrounding communities provide students with opportunities for internships at pharmaceutical and biotech companies, participation in note-worthy events, and engagement in community service. The city offers a unique blend of urban culture and welcoming neighborhoods, with a highly affordable cost of living and a wealth of research and training opportunities.

Review of completed applications will begin on July 15, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

The successful candidate must have a doctoral degree (i.e., PhD), postdoctoral training in Biology or a related field.

Applicant should submit the following documents;

Cover letter,

Curriculum vitae

Two-page statement of current and future research

One-page statement of teaching interests, philosophy, and experience

Names and contact information for three references when applying.