Postdoctoral Scholar – Biochemistry: The Townsend Lab at Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA, is seeking a motivated and organized Postdoctoral Scholar to join our growing team. Our research focuses on understanding the interactions between the human gut microbiota and the body by investigating the molecular mechanisms underlying this relationship. We are looking for a skilled postdoc to collaborate within our established research team, with expertise in culturing microbes and excellent aseptic technique. Experience in chromatographic techniques for fractionating bacterial metabolites, mucosal glycans, and other biomolecules is advantageous. This position offers training in complementary techniques, mentoring, and opportunities to supervise and instruct students. Relocation expense assistance is available for eligible candidates.
Summary Table:
- Job Requisition ID: REQ_0000043934
- Location: College of Medicine, Penn State
- Time Type: Full-time
- Posted On: Posted 18 Days Ago
Designation: Postdoctoral Scholar
Research Area: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Location: Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Recently completed or soon to complete PhD research
- Strong scientific research publication record
- Experience in culturing microbes and excellent aseptic technique
- Advantageous: Experience with chromatographic techniques for fractionating bacterial metabolites, mucosal glycans, and other biomolecules
Job Description:
- Collaborate within an established research team to investigate the determinants governing microbial colonization of the mammalian intestine
- Conduct research on the molecular mechanisms underlying the interactions between the human gut microbiota and the body
- Cultivate microbes and maintain excellent aseptic technique
- Utilize chromatographic techniques to fractionate bacterial metabolites, mucosal glycans, and other biomolecules (if applicable)
- Receive training in complementary techniques and mentoring in verbal and written communication
- Supervise and instruct undergraduate and graduate students
- Relocation expense assistance available for eligible candidates
How to Apply:
- Current Penn State Employee: Please login to Workday and complete the internal application process. Do not apply through this external portal.
- Current Penn State Student (not previously employed): Please login to Workday and complete the student application process. Do not apply through this external portal.
- External Applicants: Click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.
Interested individuals should provide a brief letter of interest stating their research interests and expected start date, along with their curriculum vitae and the names of three professional references when completing the online application.
Last Date for Apply:
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We appreciate your interest in this position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further evaluation.
