Indiana University
The Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine Department of Neurology has a rich tradition in academic neurology with a national reputation in neurological education and neuroscience research.
The department is located in the Indiana University Health Neuroscience Center, a state‑of‑the‑art outpatient center that unites all the specialties that involve nervous system disorders – Neurology, Neurosurgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Neuropsychology, and Neuroradiology.
It also houses the main outpatient Neurophysiology laboratory at IU Health.
The adjoining IU School of Medicine Neurosciences Research Building enables clinicians, basic scientists, and clinician‑scientists to collaborate in an environment that is rarely achieved in academic medicine.
The epilepsy laboratory of Makram Obeid, MD investigates the mechanisms of seizure emergence and their effects on cognitive and behavioral neurodevelopment in rodent seizure models.
The Obeid Lab focuses on investigating the mechanisms of epileptogenesis in immature animal seizure models.
The primary goal is to identify molecular targets for novel treatment strategies that can prevent seizures and the accompanying neurodevelopmental behavioral deficits.
The laboratory employs a variety of electrophysiological, behavioral, and molecular techniques to answer research questions.
Job Summary Department‑Specific Responsibilities
Performs molecular and cell biology techniques
Performs histological and molecular assays, including but not limited to immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, western blotting, enzyme‑linked immunosorbent (ELISA), cell cultures, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Organizes the laboratory
Maintains equipment
Places orders for equipment and supplies
General Responsibilities
Performs a wide variety of complex experiments and reports results
Keeps organized analytical data of performed experiments
Provides support for equipment maintenance as needed
Acts as a liaison to students and laboratory personnel for training
Maintains laboratory supply requisition and management
May train junior‑level staff
May help plan experiments or short‑term goals
Qualifications Combinations of related education and experience may be considered.
Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience.
Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
Education Required
Bachelor's degree in science or related field
Skills Required
Proficient in written and verbal communication skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
Highly thorough and dependable
Working Conditions / Demands The role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate.
The role frequently requires the ability to move about the work environment and to position oneself to operate laboratory equipment effectively.
The role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts.
The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Benefits Overview
Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
Health savings account with generous IU contributions
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Basic group life insurance paid by IU
Voluntary supplemental life, long‑term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
Generous paid time off plans
Paid leave for new parents and IU‑sponsored volunteer events
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Intermediate
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Research
Job Family: Research Analysis
Click here to learn more about Indiana University’s Job Framework.
Posting Disclaimer This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date.
This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days.
To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
Campus Safety and Security The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online.
You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
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The department is located in the Indiana University Health Neuroscience Center, a state‑of‑the‑art outpatient center that unites all the specialties that involve nervous system disorders – Neurology, Neurosurgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Neuropsychology, and Neuroradiology.
It also houses the main outpatient Neurophysiology laboratory at IU Health.
The adjoining IU School of Medicine Neurosciences Research Building enables clinicians, basic scientists, and clinician‑scientists to collaborate in an environment that is rarely achieved in academic medicine.
The epilepsy laboratory of Makram Obeid, MD investigates the mechanisms of seizure emergence and their effects on cognitive and behavioral neurodevelopment in rodent seizure models.
The Obeid Lab focuses on investigating the mechanisms of epileptogenesis in immature animal seizure models.
The primary goal is to identify molecular targets for novel treatment strategies that can prevent seizures and the accompanying neurodevelopmental behavioral deficits.
The laboratory employs a variety of electrophysiological, behavioral, and molecular techniques to answer research questions.
Job Summary Department‑Specific Responsibilities
Performs molecular and cell biology techniques
Performs histological and molecular assays, including but not limited to immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, western blotting, enzyme‑linked immunosorbent (ELISA), cell cultures, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Organizes the laboratory
Maintains equipment
Places orders for equipment and supplies
General Responsibilities
Performs a wide variety of complex experiments and reports results
Keeps organized analytical data of performed experiments
Provides support for equipment maintenance as needed
Acts as a liaison to students and laboratory personnel for training
Maintains laboratory supply requisition and management
May train junior‑level staff
May help plan experiments or short‑term goals
Qualifications Combinations of related education and experience may be considered.
Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience.
Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
Education Required
Bachelor's degree in science or related field
Skills Required
Proficient in written and verbal communication skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
Highly thorough and dependable
Working Conditions / Demands The role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate.
The role frequently requires the ability to move about the work environment and to position oneself to operate laboratory equipment effectively.
The role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts.
The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Benefits Overview
Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
Health savings account with generous IU contributions
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Basic group life insurance paid by IU
Voluntary supplemental life, long‑term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
Generous paid time off plans
Paid leave for new parents and IU‑sponsored volunteer events
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Intermediate
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Research
Job Family: Research Analysis
Click here to learn more about Indiana University’s Job Framework.
Posting Disclaimer This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date.
This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days.
To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
Campus Safety and Security The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online.
You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
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