Postdoctoral Scholar - Dermatology

Penn State University; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kowalczyk laboratory at The Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA, is seeking a full-time Post Doctoral Scholar to study the mechanisms of organelle association with desmosomes and adherens junctions.

The successful applicant will use cell and molecular biology to investigate cell adhesion and organelle biology in vitro, with required mammalian cell culture, basic techniques, and high-resolution live-cell fluorescence microscopy.

Qualifications

• A PhD in the Biomedical Sciences or related discipline by appointment start date

Responsibilities

• Independently drive assigned projects and related experiments
• Seek out new resources and learn new techniques as warranted
• Present scientific work at lab meetings, local seminars, and international conferences
• Draft scientific manuscripts of completed work for publication
• Contribute to overall lab environment and participate in lab discussions
• Train new graduate students and other lab personnel
• Assure research is carried out in compliance with local policies and safety guidelines

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Live-cell microscopy

Coding for microscopy

Organelle biology

Adhesion biology

Education

PhD in Biomedical Sciences

Job description

POSITION SPECIFICS

The laboratory of Dr. Andrew Kowalczyk in The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Dermatology, is seeking a full-time Post Doctoral Scholar to work on campus in Hershey, PA. The Kowalczyk lab focuses on understanding the mechanisms of organelle association with adhesive cell-cell junctions such as desmosomes and adherens junctions.

The successful applicant will be expected to employ cell and molecular biology techniques to carry out experiments investigating cell adhesion and organelle biology using in vitro approaches. Demonstrated experience in mammalian cell culture, basic cell/molecular biology techniques, and high-resolution live cell fluorescence microscopy are required. Experience in coding for microscopy analysis and extensive experience with organelle and adhesion biology are preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Independently drive assigned projects and related experiments
• Seek out new resources and learn new techniques as warranted
• Present scientific work at lab meetings, local seminars, and international conferences
• Draft scientific manuscripts of completed work for publication
• Contribute to overall lab environment and participate in lab discussions
• Train new graduate students and other lab personnel
• Assure research is carried out in compliance with local policies and safety guidelines

QUALIFICATIONS

A PhD in the Biomedical Sciences or related discipline by appointment start date

BACKGROUND CHECKS / CLEARANCES

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

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