Researcher

Penn State College of Medicine

Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA
Hybrid
Rna biology research
Bone regeneration research
Molecular mechanisms research
The lab’s primary focus is to identify roles of non-coding RNAs as well as RNA processing mechanisms in bone regeneration, and to define molecular mechanisms that underpin impaired bone repair in different disease models including obesity/type 2 diabetes

Job Summary

  • The lab’s primary focus is to identify roles of non-coding RNAs as well as RNA processing mechanisms in bone regeneration, and to define molecular mechanisms that underpin impaired bone repair in different disease models including obesity/type 2 diabetes.
  • Research in Dr. Elbarbary’s lab utilizes cell culture, mouse models, and human clinical samples.
  • Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing.

Matching Summary

The lab’s primary focus is to identify roles of non-coding RNAs as well as RNA processing mechanisms in bone regeneration, and to define molecular mechanisms that underpin impaired bone repair in different disease models including obesity/type 2 diabetes.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • RNA biology research
  • bone regeneration research
  • molecular mechanisms research
  • cell culture techniques
  • mouse models
  • human clinical samples

Nice-to-have

  • creative and career-driven candidates
  • immunology experience
  • bioinformatics experience

Key Requirements

  • PhD with at least 5-year experience as a postdoc
  • Strong publication record
  • Significant experimental training in molecular biology and biochemistry
  • Experience in genetic mouse models
  • Murine fracture models experience
  • Obesity or diabetes murine models experience
  • PA State Police Criminal Background Check
  • PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
  • Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check

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