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Title Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Clinical Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Specific Title Academic Microbiologist Appointment Type Clinical Track Faculty Department IUSM - Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Campus IU School of Medicine Indianapolis Position Summary
Academic Microbiologist
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM), in partnership with IU Health Medical Group (IUHMG), is seeking a highly motivated, academically focused microbiologist to join our Division of Clinical Microbiology at the IU Health Pathology Laboratory (IUHPL).
This position offers an outstanding opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and expanding academic health system and to support the continued growth of clinical, research, and educational excellence across Indiana. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team of five academic microbiologists and will have opportunities to participate in innovation, quality improvement, and outreach initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Academic Microbiologist:
- Provide clinical microbiology expertise, including oversight of diagnostic testing, test interpretation, and consultative support for clinicians.
- Participate in quality assurance, method validation, test development, and continuous improvement within the IU Health Division of Clinical Microbiology.
- Collaborate with infection prevention, infectious diseases, pharmacy, and other clinical teams to support patient care and antimicrobial stewardship initiatives.
- Contribute to the implementation and evaluation of new diagnostic technologies, platforms, and strategies.
- Develop and maintain a productive scholarly program in areas such as microbiology, infectious diseases, diagnostic innovation, antimicrobial resistance, or host-pathogen interactions.
- Teach and mentor medical students, residents, fellows (including Clinical Microbiology Fellows), and graduate students.
- Engage in outreach, community engagement, various initiatives, and strategic program development within the division and department.
- Foster a collaborative team culture among faculty, trainees, and staff.
- Participate in interdisciplinary research activities across the department, school, and health system; encouraged to explore clinical/translational research.
Why Join Us:
- Collaborative opportunities with a multidisciplinary team in a nationally recognized academic medical center.
- Access to cutting-edge diagnostic technologies and robust research infrastructure.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Opportunity to shape the future of diagnostic microbiology through leadership and innovation.
- Financially-sound department, which is in a stage of growth and expansion.
- Stable environment with excellent retention practices and professional growth opportunities.
- 150,000-square foot dedicated central laboratory building in downtown Indianapolis
- First class facilities, including molecular pathology laboratories.
- IUHPL serves as the centralized anatomic and clinical pathology testing facility for numerous IU Health hospitals and affiliated clinics performing 19 million diagnostic tests annually.
- Engagement in promoting innovation and excellence in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows.
- Strong departmental support for translational research.
Benefit Information:
About Indianapolis:
Indianapolis is the capital and most populous city in the State of Indiana. It is growing economically thanks to a strong corporate base anchored by the life sciences. Indiana is home to one of the largest concentrations of health sciences companies in the nation. Indianapolis has a sophisticated blend of charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure. The growing residential base is supported by rich amenities and quality of life - the city possesses a variety of professional sports, arts venues, and outdoor recreation areas. Residents of this dynamic city, and surrounding suburbs, enjoy leading educational systems and top-ranked universities, paired with a diverse population. Indianapolis International Airport is a top-ranked international airport, being named "Best Airport in North America" by Airports Council International for many years. For additional information on life in Indy: https://faculty.medicine.iu.edu/relocation
About the IUSM:
IU School of Medicine is committed to being a welcoming campus community and we seek candidates whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to robust learning and working environments for all students, staff, and faculty. We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to improve health equity and well-being for all throughout the state of Indiana.
Basic Qualifications
- MD/DO, MD-PhD, PhD, or equivalent degree.
- Board-certified clinical pathology or anatomic and clinical pathology.
- Board-certified in Medical Microbiology by either the American Board of Pathology or the American Board of Medical Microbiology.
- Eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Indiana.
- Demonstrated commitment to academic medicine and scholarly activities.
Department Contact for Questions
Magdalena Czader, M.D., Ph.D.
Virgil Moon Professor of Pathology
Director, Indiana University Health Pathology Laboratories
Vice Chair, Clinical Pathology
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Indiana University School of Medicine
mczader@iuhealth.org
Additional Qualifications Special Instructions Priority Application Review Deadline Expected Start Date Posting Number IUSM-02469-2026
Supplemental Questions
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- How did you hear about this position?
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- Are you a dual career partner (your partner or spouse is already being recruited)?
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- Will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship for employment (e.g. H-1B status)?
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Application
- List Of References
Optional Documents