Postdoctoral Scholar - Dermatology

Penn State University; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University’s Kowalczyk Lab in the Department of Dermatology, Penn State College of Medicine, is seeking a full-time Post Doctoral Scholar on campus in Hershey, PA. The role focuses on organelle association with desmosomes and adherens junctions, using cell biology and high-resolution live-cell fluorescence microscopy to study adhesion and organelle biology in mammalian cells.

The successful candidate will drive projects, learn new techniques, and contribute to manuscript preparation,

Qualifications

• PhD in Biomedical Sciences or related discipline by appointment start date.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture and basic cell/molecular biology techniques.
• Proficiency in high-resolution live cell fluorescence microscopy.

Responsibilities

• Independently drive assigned projects and related experiments.
• Present scientific work at lab meetings, local seminars, and international conferences.
• Draft scientific manuscripts of completed work for publication.
• Train new graduate students and other lab personnel.
• Ensure research complies with local policies and safety guidelines.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Cell biology techniques

Fluorescence microscopy

Microscopy data analysis (coding)

Education

PhD in Biomedical Sciences or related discipline

Tools

Image analysis software

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.

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.

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.

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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