Researcher - Pediatrics

Penn State College of Medicine

Hershey, PA, US
Hybrid
Basic and translational pediatric cancer research
Rna biology
Mrna regulation
A Faculty level Researcher (non-tenure line) position is available in the Spiegelman Laboratory to conduct basic and translational pediatric cancer research focused on RNA biology, RNA-binding proteins, mRNA regulation, signal transduction pathways, and extracellular vesicle biology

Job Summary

  • A Faculty level Researcher (non-tenure line) position is available in the Spiegelman Laboratory to conduct basic and translational pediatric cancer research focused on RNA biology, RNA-binding proteins, mRNA regulation, signal transduction pathways, and extracellular vesicle biology.
  • The successful candidate will contribute to the development of novel cancer therapeutic strategies and advance the lab’s research mission.
  • Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing.

Matching Summary

A Faculty level Researcher (non-tenure line) position is available in the Spiegelman Laboratory to conduct basic and translational pediatric cancer research focused on RNA biology, RNA-binding proteins, mRNA regulation, signal transduction pathways, and extracellular vesicle biology.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • basic and translational pediatric cancer research
  • RNA biology
  • mRNA regulation
  • extracellular vesicle biology
  • pediatric malignancies

Nice-to-have

  • scientific productivity
  • written and verbal communication skills
  • work independently and collaboratively
  • translational research experience
  • therapeutic target development

Key Requirements

  • M.D., Ph.D., or M.D./Ph.D. degree
  • strong training in molecular biology
  • strong training in RNA biology
  • strong training in cancer biology
  • PA State Police Criminal Background Check
  • PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
  • Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check

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Not specified

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