Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences NSF NCEMS Postdoctoral Scholar-Computational Proteomics/Mass Spectrometry

The Pennsylvania State University; Struble (PA); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

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Résumé du poste

The Pennsylvania State University’s NCEMS invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in Computational Proteomics and Mass Spectrometry. The position is based on the University Park campus, on-site only, focusing on proteomics data analysis, protein interactions, and systems‑level biology within an interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in a proteomics‑related field, has experience with mass spectrometry workflows and Python or R, and thrives in collaborative research.

Qualifications

• PhD in proteomics or related field.
• Strong foundation in proteomics, mass spectrometry and quantitative biology.
• Experience analyzing MS-based proteomics data and workflows.
• Proficiency in Python, R, and reproducible scientific workflows.

Responsabilités

• Conduct original research in computational proteomics and MS data analysis.
• Collaborate with NCEMS Working Groups on data products and tools.
• Develop computational workflows and contribute to methodological innovations.
• Publish scholarly outputs in peer‑reviewed journals.

Connaissances

Proteomics

Mass spectrometry

Python

R

Bioinformatics

Data analysis

Formation

PhD in proteomics or related field

Outils

Python

R

Proteomics software platforms

Description du poste

POSITION SPECIFICS Postdoctoral Scholar (Computational Proteomics/Mass Spectrometry)

The National Synthesis Center for Emergence in the Molecular and Cellular Sciences (NCEMS) at The Pennsylvania State University (ncems.psu.edu) seeks an outstanding scientist to fill a Postdoctoral Scholar position in Computational Proteomics and Mass Spectrometry housed within the Huck Institutes of Life Sciences at The Pennsylvania State University. NCEMS is an NSF-funded interdisciplinary research center positioned at the interface of data science, molecular and cellular biology, and quantitative physical sciences. The Center provides leadership in the integration of diverse, publicly available datasets to gain insights into emergent phenomena in molecular and cellular biology.

About the Position

The successful candidate, in collaboration with faculty and research staff at NCEMS, will conduct original research involving proteomics, mass spectrometry data analysis, protein interactions, protein complexes, post-translational modifications, structural proteomics, or systems-level analysis of molecular and cellular biology. Research may involve large-scale public proteomics datasets, data harmonization, cross-study integration, quantitative proteomics, crosslinking mass spectrometry, interactomics, protein structure and function, molecular assemblies, or biological networks. The scholar’s independent work may use, extend, or contribute to NCEMS Working Group data products, analytical tools, computational workflows, and methodological innovations. The scholar will also collaborate with NCEMS Working Groups where their expertise can help advance shared research goals, strengthen proteomics-based discovery, and produce high-impact scientific outputs. This position is full time, on-site at the Penn State University Park campus. This position does not permit remote work. This is a term appointment funded for one year from the date of hire with an excellent chance for multiple years of renewal based upon mutual agreement.

Requirements

A PhD in a proteomics’ relevant field is required. The successful candidate will have a strong foundation in proteomics, mass spectrometry, protein biochemistry, quantitative biology, bioinformatics, or related analytical and computational approaches. An ability to conduct research and produce scholarly outputs as demonstrated through publications in peer-reviewed journals. Candidates should have experience analyzing, interpreting, or integrating mass spectrometry-based proteomics data. Experience with mass spectrometry-based workflows is expected, such as bottom-up proteomics, quantitative proteomics, targeted or untargeted proteomics, post-translational modification analysis, crosslinking mass spectrometry, structural proteomics, protein-protein interaction analysis, or related approaches. Expertise in computational analysis of proteomics data is highly desirable. Experience with Python, R, or related scientific computing tools; proteomics software platforms; biological databases; data repositories; reproducible workflows; or large-scale public proteomics datasets is desirable. Familiarity with public proteomics repositories and resources, such as PRIDE, ProteomeXchange, MassIVE, PeptideAtlas, UniProt, or related resources, is also desirable. Candidates must be independent self-starters, have a strong work ethic, strong interpersonal and written communication skills, and the ability to work well in a collaborative team environment.

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