Postdoctoral Scholar - Molecular And Precision Medicine / Medicine

Penn State College of Medicine

Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States
Not specified; not specified; competitive benefits...
Hybrid
Phd or md/phd degree required
Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals
Expertise in molecular and cellular biology techniques
The position offers the opportunity to lead an independent research direction within a supportive, well-funded, and highly interactive environment at Penn State College of Medicine

Job Summary

  • The position offers the opportunity to lead an independent research direction within a supportive, well-funded, and highly interactive environment at Penn State College of Medicine.
  • Successful candidates will design and execute research projects investigating mechanisms regulating epithelial homeostasis, host-pathogen interactions, and age-associated tissue dysfunction.
  • The role includes preparing manuscripts for leading peer-reviewed journals, contributing to grant development, and presenting findings at national and international conferences.

Matching Summary

The position offers the opportunity to lead an independent research direction within a supportive, well-funded, and highly interactive environment at Penn State College of Medicine.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Competitive benefits package including postdoctoral specific benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD or MD/PhD degree required
  • Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals
  • Expertise in molecular and cellular biology techniques
  • Demonstrated scientific independence and critical thinking
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with organoid systems or 3D culture models
  • Background in infection biology or immune signaling
  • Proficiency with in vivo disease models
  • Strong quantitative, imaging, or computational analysis skills
  • Mentorship experience for graduate students

Key Requirements

  • Doctoral degree (PhD, MD/PhD) in related discipline
  • Strong publication record in scientific journals
  • Evidence of scientific independence
  • Completion of university background checks

Work Rights

Not specified

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