Indiana University
Department & Research Focus
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 IU Health Neuroscience Center, a state‑of‑the‑art outpatient center that unites all specialties involved with nervous system disorders. It is also the home of the main outpatient Neurophysiology laboratory at IU Health. The adjoining IU School of Medicine Neurosciences Research Building enables collaboration among clinicians, basic scientists, and clinician‑scientists.
The epilepsy laboratory of Makram Obeid, MD investigates mechanisms of seizure emergence and their effects on cognitive and behavioral neurodevelopment in rodent models. The Obeid Lab focuses on investigating mechanisms of epileptogenesis in immature animal seizure models with the goal of identifying molecular targets for novel treatment strategies. The laboratory employs a variety of electrophysiological, behavioral, and molecular techniques.
Responsibilities Department‑Specific Responsibilities
Performs molecular and cell biology techniques.
Performs histological and molecular assays, including immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, western blotting, ELISA, cell cultures, and 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 and help plan experiments or short‑term goals.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in science or related field.
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.
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.
Physical Requirements The role requires the ability to effectively communicate, move around the work environment, manipulate laboratory equipment, move objects up to 25 pounds, and occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The person in this role must be able to perform essential functions with or without accommodation.
Benefits
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).
Employment Details Career Level: Intermediate FLSA: Nonexempt Job Function: Research Job Family: Research Analysis Employment Type: Full‑time
Legal Statement 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.
Contact Telephone: 812-856-1234
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The epilepsy laboratory of Makram Obeid, MD investigates mechanisms of seizure emergence and their effects on cognitive and behavioral neurodevelopment in rodent models. The Obeid Lab focuses on investigating mechanisms of epileptogenesis in immature animal seizure models with the goal of identifying molecular targets for novel treatment strategies. The laboratory employs a variety of electrophysiological, behavioral, and molecular techniques.
Responsibilities Department‑Specific Responsibilities
Performs molecular and cell biology techniques.
Performs histological and molecular assays, including immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, western blotting, ELISA, cell cultures, and 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 and help plan experiments or short‑term goals.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in science or related field.
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.
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.
Physical Requirements The role requires the ability to effectively communicate, move around the work environment, manipulate laboratory equipment, move objects up to 25 pounds, and occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The person in this role must be able to perform essential functions with or without accommodation.
Benefits
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).
Employment Details Career Level: Intermediate FLSA: Nonexempt Job Function: Research Job Family: Research Analysis Employment Type: Full‑time
Legal Statement 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.
Contact Telephone: 812-856-1234
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