Part Time Research Support - Medicine

Penn State University; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University in Hershey, PA seeks a part-time Research Support in the Department of Medicine to assist GI and liver diseases research. You will design, develop, and conduct lab assays, contribute to research methods, and perform data collection and analyses under the PI's direction, while largely self-directed and project-focused.

The appointment lasts one year from hire, with extension subject to funds. Background checks are required for University employment.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent experience in cell and molecular biology or comparable field.
• Evidence of strong research knowledge, skills and attitudes; interest in the research field; familiarity with academic team research environment.
• Ability for critical, out-of-box thinking and innovation in research work; productive with motivation and passion for science; experience with human datasets encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Carry out specific research tasks including but not limited to designing, developing, and conducting laboratory assays; developing appropriate research methods; data collection and analyses under general direction of the PI but in self-driven fashion.

Education

PhD or equivalent in cell and molecular biology or comparable field

Job description

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

Part-time Research Support - Department of Medicine

This part-time research support in gastrointestinal and liver diseases laboratory is expected to carry out specific research tasks including but not limited to designing, developing, and conducting laboratory assays; developing appropriate research methods; data collection and analyses, etc. under general direction of the PI but in self-driven fashion. This is an appointment for one year from the date of hire; extension subjected to the availability of funds.

Preferred Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a PhD or equivalent experience in cell and molecular biology or comparable field. The candidate will demonstrate evidence of strong research knowledge, skills and attitudes; an interest in the research field and a familiarity and success with the academic team research environment. The candidate will have ability for critical, out-of-box thinking, and innovation in research work. Candidates who have been highly productive with motivation and passion for science and a wide range of research experiences, including analysis of human datasets are encouraged to apply.

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