Postdoctoral Fellow - RPBS Lab

Posting Details

Position Details

Title Postdoctoral Fellow - RPBS Lab Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track Department IU Bloomington Intelligent Systems Engineering Location Bloomington Position Summary

The RPBS Lab invites applications for Postdoctoral Researcher positions. Postdocs will lead independent research projects at the interface of focused ultrasound, synthetic biology, and cancer immunotherapy while mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.

This is an excellent opportunity for early-career scientists looking to develop a strong publication record and build an independent research trajectory within a highly collaborative and well-resourced environment.

Research Areas

• Sonogenetics - engineering ultrasound-responsive genetic circuits for non-invasive cellular control
• Mechanotransduction - investigating how mechanical forces from focused ultrasound alter immune cell function and tumor microenvironments
• Acoustic tool development - designing next-generation transducers, wearable ultrasound devices, and integrated imaging-therapy platforms
• Translational immunotherapy - combining ultrasound priming with CAR T and other cellular therapies for solid tumors

What We Offer

• Competitive NIH-scale salary with full benefits through Indiana University
• Dedicated mentorship toward career development, grant writing, and faculty applications
• Access to shared core facilities (imaging, flow cytometry, animal resources) within the Luddy School and IU Bloomington
• Travel funding for conference presentations
• A collaborative, interdisciplinary research culture

Basic Qualifications

Required:

• Ph.D. in biomedical engineering, biophysics, molecular biology, immunology, electrical engineering, or a closely related field
• Strong record of peer-reviewed publications
• Demonstrated expertise in at least one of the following: ultrasound/acoustics, cell engineering, synthetic biology, cancer immunology, or bioimaging
• Experience with in vivo animal studies is a plus
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Department Contact for Questions

Questions may be sent to: Dr. Nate Yoon (nateyoon@iu.edu)

Additional Qualifications

Preferred Skills

• Hands-on experience with focused ultrasound systems or acoustic characterization
• Proficiency in molecular cloning, CRISPR, or genetic circuit design
• Experience with flow cytometry, confocal microscopy, or in vivo imaging (bioluminescence, fluorescence)
• Computational skills for data analysis, signal processing, or simulation (Python, MATLAB)
• Experience mentoring junior researchers

Salary and Rank Special Instructions

Applications received by October 1, 2026 will receive full consideration. However, we will continue accepting applications until the position is filled.

Interested candidates should review the application requirements and apply online at:

https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/34102

We will continue accepting applications until the position is filled.

Application Materials:

1) CV

2) A brief research statement (1-2 Pages)

3) Contact information for 2-3 references

For Best Consideration Date 10/01/2026 Expected Start Date 01/15/2027 Posting Number IU-101638-2026

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Research Agenda
• List Of References

Optional Documents