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Postdoctoral Fellow Position - Department of Environmental & Occupational Health

Indiana University Bloomington

Bloomington, IN

Type: Full-Time

Posted: 08/18/2025

Category: Public and Environmental Health; +1

Appointment Status: Non-Tenure Track

Department: IU Bloomington Environmental and Occupational Health

Location

Bloomington

Position Summary

A postdoctoral fellow position is available in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, under the direction of Dr. Kai Wang. Two years of funding are available, and the position is potentially renewable depending on performance and funding availability. The position includes benefits (e.g., retirement contribution and health insurance), and the salary will be set according to NIH postdoctoral fellowship guidelines. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, but applications received by October 1st, 2025, will be given full consideration, and the search will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. The earliest anticipated start date is November 1st, 2025.

About Us Located on the flagship campus of the Indiana University System, the IU School of Public Health-Bloomington has over 200 faculty across five departments. Indiana University is classified as an R1 university (Highest Research Activity), is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU) and offers extensive research resources. The School of Public Health-Bloomington combines the collaborative environment of a traditional university with the research infrastructure of a leading research-intensive institution.

Dr. Kai Wang is an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health at Indiana University Bloomington. He earned his BS from Nanjing Agricultural University and his PhD from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. Since 2020, he has conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Michigan Medical School, concentrating on environmental epigenetics, computational toxicology, and small RNA regulatory mechanisms. He was awarded an NIH K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award during his postdoctoral training. His research focuses on developing algorithms to predict gene targets and target tissues affected by chemical exposures, as well as investigating how environmental exposures influence human health through epigenetic regulation and small RNA mechanisms.

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

Basic Qualifications

QualificationsThe postdoctoral fellow position requires a PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, or a closely related field by the time of appointment. We are looking for candidates with:- Strong programming skills (e.g., R, Python, or C++) and experience with Linux systems- Expertise in Omics data analysis, algorithm development, and computational methods- Experience applying bioinformatics or computational approaches to interdisciplinary research problems- Strong written and oral communication skills- An interest in mentoring undergraduate, master's, and Ph.D. students and collaborating in a team-based research environment

Department Contact for Questions

Questions pertaining to the PeopleAdmin application procedure may be directed to dwarcher@iu.edu. Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Kai Wang at kwa2@iu.edu.

Additional Qualifications

ResponsibilitiesThe successful applicant will be expected to lead computational studies and generate new knowledge aligned with the overall goals of the laboratory. This includes Sequencing data analyses, developing algorithms and methods for predicting exposome targets, interpreting biological data related to chemicals exposure study, and producing peer-reviewed publications. Resources are available for travel to scientific meetings, and formal training is provided in grant writing, research ethics, rigor and reproducibility, and research management. There will also be opportunities to develop independent research projects, write independent proposals, and gain expertise in bioinformatics, data analysis, computational modeling, project management, and scientific writing.

Salary and Rank

Commensurate with Experience

Special Instructions

Anyone interested should send the CV, a cover letter summarizing the interests and fit for the position, and a list of three references through this link (https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/30394).

For Best Consideration Date: 10/01/2025

Expected Start Date: 11/01/2025

Posting Number

IU-101310-2025

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status. This institution is also a provider of ADA services.

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