Title Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Fetal Medicine and Therapy Specific Title Postdoctoral Fellowship in Obstetrics & Gynecology Appointment Type Postdoctoral Fellow Department IUSM - Obstetrics & Gynecology Campus IU School of Medicine Indianapolis Position Summary
The
Fetal Center at Riley Children’s and Indiana University Health is seeking a highly motivated
postdoctoral fellow to join their research team to participate and initiate basic, translational, and clinical studies in the field of fetal medicine and therapy.
The fellow will be under the direct supervision of
Dr. Hiba J. Mustafa
General Responsibilities: - The ideal candidate will have experience with human subject studies and a strong desire to gain additional basic and translational research skills.
- Coordinating studies involving human participants;
- Processing and analyzing biological samples;
- Data management including handling large data sets and performing statistical analysis;
- Communicating results through preparation of presentations (i.e., tables & figures), and writing reports and manuscripts; and
- Collaborating effectively with members of the research team.
- Able to work independently on assigned projects and contribute to the preparation of manuscripts and grant proposals.
- Present on-site at the Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) Research Office at least three day per week. Additional in-person time may be required for participant recruitment and study coordination when participants are available.
- Attend relevant conferences to stay current with advances in the field. Two mandatory in-person meetings include the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) Annual Meeting and the North American Fetal Therapy Network (NAFTNET) Fall meeting.
Skills:
- Proficiency in statistical analysis and experience using statistical software such as SAS, STATA, or R.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Strong organizational abilities, creativity, attention to detail, enthusiasm for mentoring, and intellectual curiosity.
- Ability to manage time effectively, meet deadlines, and plan project activities collaboratively within a team environment.
- Commitment to professionalism, scientific rigor, and the reproducibility of research.
Program Leadership:
The program is directed by
Dr. Hiba J. Mustafa who is a maternal-fetal medicine specialist who is further subspecialized in Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy.
She is currently the Director of the Fetal Surgery program and the clinical lead of the Placenta Accreta Spectrum Program at Indiana University and Riley Children’s Hospital.
Learn more about the fetal center and Dr. Hiba J. Mustafa from these links:
https://www.rileychildrens.org/departments/fetal-center
https://medicine.iu.edu/faculty/62070/mustafa-hiba
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 nation’s largest concentrations of health sciences companies. 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 that has been 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
IUSM 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
Doctoral degrees in biomedical sciences (Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D.) are required.
Department Contact for Questions
Heather Staggs, HR Business Partner
hstaggs@iu.edu
Qualifications
Additional Qualifications Special Instructions
Position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Priority Application Review Deadline Expected Start Date 01/01/2026 Posting Number IUSM-02300-2025
