Postdoctoral Scholar - Cancer Institute

The Pennsylvania State University; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a qualified candidate for a term position focused on developing chimeric antigen receptor T-cells aimed at treating hematological malignancies. The role involves managing clinical trials, supervising research associates, and contributing to grant writing.

Applicants should possess an MD and Ph.D. or equivalent experience in hematology/oncology, along with genomic data analysis skills and a record of quality publications.

The position offers a competitive benefits package for full-time employees to support both personal and professional well-being.

Qualifications

• Strong background in hematology/oncology.
• Experience with genomic structural variant analysis.
• Quality publications in nationally recognized journals.

Responsibilities

• Develop chimeric antigen receptor T-cells targeting hematological malignancies.
• Supervise research associates and students as the laboratory expands.
• Contribute to grant writing and design/analysis of experiments.

Skills

Genomic data analysis

Laboratory techniques

Fluency in English

Data analysis

Education

MD and Ph.D. or equivalent

Job description

Position Overview

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

Responsibilities

• Develop chimeric antigen receptor T-cells targeting hematological malignancies.
• Identify genomic structural variants associated with leukemia incidence, focusing on leukemia's molecular markers.
• Measure molecular markers of leukemia patients and incorporate micro‑RNA techniques to correlate with leukemia pathogenesis.
• Manage ongoing clinical trials related to leukemia treatment.
• Supervise research associates and students as the laboratory expands.
• Contribute to grant writing and design/analysis of experiments aligned with the research program.

Qualifications

• MD and Ph.D. or equivalent, or a strong background in hematology/oncology, molecular biology, and data analysis.
• Experience with genomic data analysis, including structural variant analysis, and basic laboratory techniques.
• Quality publications in nationally recognized journals.
• Fluent in English.
• Motivated to contribute to grant writing and supervise research associates and students.

Background Checks and Clearance

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

Penn State is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.