Biophysics Postdoc: Data-Driven Molecular Insights

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

On-site at University Park

Job summary

The National Synthesis Center for Emergence in the Molecular and Cellular Sciences (NCEMS) at The Pennsylvania State University seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar in Biophysics. The successful candidate will conduct original biophysics research using quantitative, computational, theoretical, or data-driven approaches in molecular and cellular biology.

This full-time, on-site position at University Park is a one-year term appointment with potential renewal based on mutual agreement and funding.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biophysics, Physics, Biological Physics, or quantitative biology required.
• Strong foundation in biophysics, statistical mechanics, and computational modeling.
• Experience applying analytical or computational models to molecular/cellular systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original biophysics research using quantitative, computational or data-driven approaches.
• Collaborate with NCEMS Working Groups to advance shared research goals.
• Develop and apply computational models and analytical tools to biological datasets.

Skills

Biophysics

Computational modeling

Statistical mechanics

Data analysis

Python

Education

PhD in Biophysics or related field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

R

Job description

The National Synthesis Center for Emergence in the Molecular and Cellular Sciences (NCEMS) at The Pennsylvania State University seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar in Biophysics. The successful candidate will conduct original biophysics research using quantitative, computational, theoretical, or data-driven approaches in molecular and cellular biology.

This full-time, on-site position at University Park is a one-year term appointment with potential renewal based on mutual agreement and funding.