Postdoctoral Scholar - Biomedical Engineering

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Postdoctoral benefits

Job summary

Penn State University in University Park is seeking two Postdoctoral Scholars in the Biomedical Engineering Department's Biomolecular and Biomimetic Materials Laboratory. The lab focuses on groundbreaking hydrogel coating technology and applications in biomedical fields like diabetes and cancer treatment.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree and expertise in cell biology, diabetes, immunology, or related areas. This position allows for independent research and collaboration in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong background in cell biology, diabetes treatment, immunology, or soft bioelectronics.
• Outstanding academic record with two first-author publications in high-quality peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Lead independent research projects.
• Mentor and guide graduate students.
• Contribute to technical manuscripts and grant proposals.

Skills

Cell biology

Diabetes treatment

Immunology

Animal surgery

Education

Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
• CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
• If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.
  
  

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.

This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Biomolecular and Biomimetic Materials Laboratory in the Biomedical Engineering Department is seeking to hire two Postdoctoral Scholars to conduct independent research under the direction of Dr. Yong Wang. The lab recently achieved a breakthrough in hydrogel coating technology and is enthusiastic about applying this platform across a broad range of biomedical areas including diabetes treatment, cancer immunotherapy, single-cell analysis, and regenerative medicine. The lab invites applications for Postdoctoral Scholars with strong background in cell biology, diabetes treatment, immunology, single-cell analysis, and/or soft bioelectronics. Candidates with additional expertise in hydrogels and animal surgery are particularly encouraged to apply. This position offers an excellent opportunity to pursue impactful research in a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment.

Education and Experience:

The position requires a doctoral (Ph.D.) degree in Biomedical Engineering or related discipline by the time of appointment. Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Expertise cell biology, diabetes, immunology and/or animal surgery
• Strong ability to conduct independent research
• An outstanding academic record, demonstrated by at least two first-author publications in high-quality peer-reviewed journals over the past three years
  
  

Candidate responsibilities include:

• Lead independent research projects
• Mentor and help guide graduate students in their research activities
• Contribute to technical manuscripts, grant proposals, and collaborative publications
  
  

Application Requirements:

Qualified candidates should apply online and include the following two documents:

• One-page research statement describing your research background and your interests/rationale for pursuing postdoctoral training in our group
• Complete curriculum vitae that includes a list of education, publications, work experience, and a list of three references
  
  

For additional information contact Dr. Yong Wang, [e-mail].

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Benefits

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.

For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.)

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