Autophagy & Gut Health Researcher

Penn State University; Hershey (PA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Medicine in Hershey, PA, is seeking a non-tenure line Researcher to join the Nighot laboratory focused on intestinal mucosal homeostasis and autophagy in IBD.

The role involves developing research projects, employing advanced molecular techniques, and presenting findings at conferences. Strong candidates will have a PhD in cell and molecular biology and experience with academic research environments.

Qualifications

• PhD in cell and molecular biology or comparable field.
• Demonstrated strong research knowledge, skills and attitudes.
• Experience with academic research environment and teamwork.
• Ability for critical, out-of-box thinking and innovative approaches.
• Experience interrogating cellular pathways and molecular techniques including cloning and site-directed mutagenesis.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct research projects under general direction of the PI in a self-driven fashion.
• Develop appropriate research methods.
• Creative use of animal models.
• Data analyses and interpretation.
• Presentation of research at scientific conferences and meetings.
• Manuscript preparation.

Skills

Strong research knowledge

Critical thinking

Out-of-box thinking

Interrogate cellular pathways

Molecular cloning

Site-directed mutagenesis

Genetic modulation

Team-oriented collaboration

Education

PhD in cell and molecular biology

Tools

Flow cytometry

Confocal imaging

Organoid culture

Molecular techniques

Job description

The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Medicine in Hershey, PA, is seeking a non-tenure line Researcher to join the Nighot laboratory focused on intestinal mucosal homeostasis and autophagy in IBD.

The role involves developing research projects, employing advanced molecular techniques, and presenting findings at conferences. Strong candidates will have a PhD in cell and molecular biology and experience with academic research environments.