Part Time Research Support - Medicine

The Pennsylvania State University; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University in the Department of Medicine is seeking a part-time Research Support for a one-year appointment. The role involves designing, developing, and performing laboratory assays, plus data collection and analyses under supervision, with potential extension based on funds.

The candidate should hold a PhD or equivalent in cell and molecular biology or related field, demonstrate strong research capability, and enjoy working in an academic team environment. Background checks apply.

Qualifications

• The candidate should have strong research knowledge and be comfortable working in an academic team.
• Experience analyzing human datasets is encouraged and of interest.
• Ability for critical, out-of-box thinking and innovation in research.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and conduct laboratory assays under general direction.
• Develop appropriate research methods and data collection strategies.
• Perform data analyses and contribute to project manuscripts.

Skills

Research experience

Data analysis

Critical thinking

Education

PhD in cell and molecular biology

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Part-time Research Support - Department of Medicine

Responsibilities

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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