Postdoctoral Researcher, Biomedical Engineering & Nanotheranostics

Penn State; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Penn State's Medina group in Biomedical Engineering seeks postdoctoral scholars to advance molecular biophysics, nano-therapeutics, and bioresponsive materials. Positions are in the Biomedical Engineering Department and affiliated with Huck Institutes and Penn State Cancer Institute.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. by appointment in relevant fields; preference for fluorine chemistry, nanotheranostics, and molecular self-assembly. Term position with potential renewal based on funding and performance.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. by the time of appointment in Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Preference for fluorine chemistry, nanotheranostics, and molecular self-assembly.
• Appointment duration is one year, with potential renewal depending on funds.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research in molecular biophysics, nano-therapeutics, and bioresponsive materials.
• Collaborate with faculty, postdocs, graduate students, and undergraduates.
• Prepare progress reports and contribute to publications.

Skills

Fluorine chemistry

Nanotheranostics

Molecular self-assembly

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry or Molecular Biology or Biomedical Engineering

Job description

Penn State's Medina group in Biomedical Engineering seeks postdoctoral scholars to advance molecular biophysics, nano-therapeutics, and bioresponsive materials. Positions are in the Biomedical Engineering Department and affiliated with Huck Institutes and Penn State Cancer Institute.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. by appointment in relevant fields; preference for fluorine chemistry, nanotheranostics, and molecular self-assembly. Term position with potential renewal based on funding and performance.