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Postdoctoral Scholar - Surgery

Penn State University

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Surgery, in Hershey, PA is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar.

 

The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Surgery and the Irvin S. Zubar Surgical Research Laboratory, in Hershey, PA is seeking an innovative and highly driven post-doctoral scholar capable of executing independent research in a highly multidisciplinary team environment. Successful applicants will have experience in biomedical engineering, microfluidics, cell signaling and/or vascular biology. Our regenerative medicine program is a collaborative research effort that offers many opportunities for scientific interactions and advancement.

 

Duties include (but are not limited to):

  • Designing and executing experiments relevant to regenerative medicine/ vascular biology
  • Conducting in vitro and in vivo studies on various materials, employing a surgical technique called micropuncture to investigate vasculogenesis, running laboratory assays such as ELISA and PCR, and performing staining techniques
  • Devising new procedures and methods tailored to specific research questions
  • Collecting, analyzing, and curating data
  • Data presentation at conferences and manuscript preparation

 

Specific criteria include:

  • Recent MD or PhD (0 - 3 years) in a relevant biological science or bioengineering discipline
  • Strong critical thinking skills, rigorous training in scientific method, and the ability to synthesize scientific literature to generate novel hypotheses
  • Preferred expertise includes microfluidics, microscopy, protein analysis, real-time PCR, cell culture, and some knowledge of materials science
  • Animal (mouse, rat) handling/surgical skills or desire to learn
  • Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and good communication skills

 

Interested candidates should apply on-line and provide a detailed CV with 2-3 references.

 

This is a limited-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire.

 

Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University polices.

 

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

 

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here .

 

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

 

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

 

 
 

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