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Postdoctoral Training
IU School of Medicine provides postdoctoral scholars with the expertise and support needed to accomplish their professional goals in a robust research environment.

Postdoctoral Training

Advanced research training at Indiana University School of Medicine provides postdoctoral scholars with the expertise and support needed to accomplish their professional goals. Faculty investigators throughout IU School of Medicine academic departments conduct a broad range of translational, clinical and basic research, and postdoctoral researchers benefit from this robust research environment. This training and working environment enables postdoctoral researchers to hone their research knowledge and skills for career advancement.

Benefits and Funding

The benefit plan a postdoctoral researcher receives at IU School of Medicine depends on the classification of the postdoctoral appointment. Two types of postdoctoral researchers train at IU School of Medicine: Postdoctoral Appointees and Postdoctoral Fellows. IU School of Medicine requires that all postdoctoral researchers be compensated at least the Year 0 NRSA minimum salary rate which adjusts every July 1st according to the rate set the previous calendar year or based on approval by the Executive Associate Dean for Research Affairs. 

Maximizing Your Postdoctoral Experience

This workshop is designed to help postdoctoral researchers get the most out of their postdoctoral experience, in general and at IU School of Medicine. It is held the second Thursday of the month from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. 

Postdoc Positions

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at IU School of Medicine supports recruiting a diverse population of highly qualified postdoctoral researchers and welcomes opportunities to meet with prospective postdoctoral researchers during interviews. These meetings provide candidates with information on employee benefits, relocation assistance, career development resources, and more. See open postdoctoral positions at the link below, the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs is not involved in the postdoctoral researcher hiring process.

See all postdoc positions

International Applicants

Doing postdoctoral training in the United States is an exciting opportunity, but applying for programs and working so far from home can present challenges. IU School of Medicine recognizes the unique circumstances of international applicants to a postdoctoral research program and offers resources to make the process and transition successful.