Postdoctoral Scholar - Cell and Biological Systems

Penn State University; Hershey (PA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Postdoctoral Scholar position at Penn State College of Medicine, Penn State Cancer Institute in Hershey, PA, focused on delineating epigenetic pathways that regulate hematopoiesis. The role employs genome-wide and single-cell RNA-seq analyses to study differentiation and transcriptional regulation in mouse models, with an emphasis on publishing high-impact findings.

Candidates should hold a PhD or MD/PhD in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or Genetics, with a track record of

Qualifications

• PhD or MD/PhD with training in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or Genetics.
• Evidence of productive publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience with RNA seq and ChIP seq analysis and basic biochemistry/molecular biology techniques.

Responsibilities

• Delineate epigenetic pathways that regulate hematopoiesis.
• Study epigenetic modulation in hematopoietic stem cell differentiation using genome-wide and single-cell RNA-seq analysis.
• Investigate transcription factors in regulating hematopoiesis in knockout/knockin mouse models.
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals.

Skills

RNA-seq analysis

ChIP-seq analysis

Transgenic mouse handling

Hematopoiesis

Bioinformatics

Gene regulation

Education

PhD or MD/PhD

Tools

Mouse models

Job description

## Postdoctoral Scholar - Cell and Biological SystemsApply: College of Medicine: Full time: Posted Today: REQ\\_0000082112# **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**A postdoctoral scholar position is available immediately in a well funded established laboratory at Penn State College of Medicine, Penn State Cancer Institute at Hershey, PA. The laboratory is located in the Penn State Cancer Institute, a state-of-the-art building providing all the necessary shared equipment and centralized research facilities. The lab focuses on delineating the epigenetic pathways that regulate hematopoiesis. Our current research focuses are: 1) Study of epigenetic modulation in hematopoietic stem cell differentiation using genome wide and single cell RNA seq analysis; 2) Investigate the role of key transcription factors in regulating hematopoiesis in conditional knockout and knockin mouse models.Candidates should have obtained a PhD or an MD/PhD degree and research training in the fields of Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or Genetics.The candidate should have evidence of prior productive scientific works in the form of publications in peer-reviewed journals. Publication in the area of molecular biology, gene expression or hematopoiesis.Basic biochemistry and molecular biology techniques, cell culture, RNA seq and ChIP seq analysis, transgenic mouse handling.Prior experience in the study of gene regulation, hematopoiesis, bioinformatics analysis, and/or use of mouse models is preferred.Interested candidates should send their Curriculum Vitae and a cover letter describing their background and research interests to Yi Qiu, Ph.D., Department of Cell and Biological systems, Penn State College of Medicine, 500 University Drive, Mail Code CH27, Hershey, PA 17033 or email to [e-mail]. **BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES**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. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.) **CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS**Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.**EEO IS THE LAW**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. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.