Postdoctoral Scholar - Cell And Biological Systems

Penn State College of Medicine

Hershey, PA, US
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Ph.d. or equivalent degree required
4 years postdoctoral experience minimum
Experience in cancer biology or metabolism
** The Penn State College of Medicine is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to work in Dr. Shengyu Yang's lab, focusing on mitochondrial calcium signaling and cysteine metabolism in cancer metastasis, particularly pancreatic cancer. The position requires a Ph.D. and at least four years of postdoctoral experience in related fields, with desirable skills in metabolomics and mouse models. **

Job Summary

  • This NIH-funded position focuses on revealing how dysregulated mitochondrial signaling promotes pancreatic cancer progression.
  • The successful applicant will utilize biochemistry, cell biology, and patient-derived organoids to study cancer metastasis.
  • Penn State is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion while providing a supportive research environment.

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** The Penn State College of Medicine is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to work in Dr. Shengyu Yang's lab, focusing on mitochondrial calcium signaling and cysteine metabolism in cancer metastasis, particularly pancreatic cancer. The position requires a Ph.D. and at least four years of postdoctoral experience in related fields, with desirable skills in metabolomics and mouse models. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ph.D. or equivalent degree required
  • 4 years postdoctoral experience minimum
  • Experience in cancer biology or metabolism

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with metabolomics techniques
  • Familiarity with mass spectrometry
  • Background with genetically engineered mouse models

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in cancer biology, biochemistry, or related field
  • At least 4 years of postdoctoral experience
  • Successful completion of background checks

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