Postdoc: Pediatric Oncology Translational Lab

Penn State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar for the Pediatric Oncology Translational Research Lab (POTRL) in the Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium at Penn State College of Medicine. This is a full-time on-site position in Hershey, PA, focusing on preclinical and translational pediatric oncology research.

The candidate will design and execute experiments, develop hypotheses, manage timelines, and produce high-impact publications while mentoring students and collaborating with

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field with 8+ years of research experience.
• Strong track record of publications in the field.
• Experience with in vitro organoids and in vivo PDX cancer models.
• Proven ability to obtain grant funding and write grant applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and troubleshoot experiments with minimal oversight.
• Formulate original hypotheses and develop translational frameworks.
• Maintain rigorous, reproducible lab records and data integrity.
• Mentor rotation students and junior researchers; contribute to training.
• Co-author publications and contribute to grant applications.

Skills

Independent researcher

Project management

Scientific writing

Data analysis

Education

PhD

Tools

Organoid models

PDX models

CRISPR screening

Job description

Penn State University is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar for the Pediatric Oncology Translational Research Lab (POTRL) in the Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium at Penn State College of Medicine. This is a full-time on-site position in Hershey, PA, focusing on preclinical and translational pediatric oncology research.

The candidate will design and execute experiments, develop hypotheses, manage timelines, and produce high-impact publications while mentoring students and collaborating with