Postdoctoral Scholar - Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences/NSF NCEMS

The Pennsylvania State University; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Collaborative research environment

Access to interdisciplinary research center

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar in Physics/Statistical Mechanics within the Huck Institutes of Life Sciences. This position focuses on applying physics and quantitative modeling to research in molecular biology. Ideal candidates will hold a PhD in Physics or Biological Physics and possess a strong foundation in statistical mechanics and quantitative approaches.

The role is full-time, based on-site at the Penn State University Park campus, with the possibility of renewal after one year. Interested applicants should be prepared to work in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in statistical mechanics, stochastic processes, or related quantitative approaches.
• Experience in developing analytical or computational models.
• Ability to conduct research and produce scholarly outputs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in molecular biology using physics and statistical mechanics.
• Collaborate with faculty on research projects.
• Contribute to the scientific goals of NCEMS.

Skills

Statistical mechanics

Computational modeling

Strong communication skills

Collaborative skills

Education

PhD in Physics or Biological Physics

Tools

Analytical models

Computational simulations

Job description

## Postdoctoral Scholar - Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences/NSF NCEMSApplylocations: Penn State University Parktime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: REQ\_0000079386# **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****Postdoctoral Scholar (Physics / Statistical Mechanics in Molecular Biology)**The National Synthesis Center for Emergence in the Molecular and Cellular Sciences (NCEMS) at The Pennsylvania State University (ncems.psu.edu) seeks an outstanding scientist to fill a **Postdoctoral Scholar** position in Physics, Statistical Mechanics, and Quantitative Modeling housed within the Huck Institutes of Life Sciences at Penn State University.NCEMS is an NSF-funded interdisciplinary research center positioned at the interface of data science, molecular and cellular biology, and quantitative physical sciences. The Center provides leadership in the integration of diverse, publicly available datasets, to gain insights into emergent phenomena in molecular and cellular biology.**About the Position**The successful candidate, in collaboration with faculty at NCEMS, will conduct research in molecular biology by applying methods from physics, statistical mechanics, quantitative modeling, or related areas that synergize with the scientific goals, data products, and methodological innovations of NCEMS. This position is designed to support the scholar’s development as an independent researcher while embedding them in a highly collaborative synthesis science environment.This position is full time, on-site at the Penn State University Park campus. This position does not permit remote work. This is a term appointment funded for one year from the date of hire with an excellent chance for multiple years of renewal based upon mutual agreement.**Requirements**A PhD in Physics or Biological Physics is required. The successful candidate will have a strong foundation in statistical mechanics, stochastic processes, dynamical systems, complex systems, or related quantitative approaches; Experience in developing and implementing analytical or computational models and simulations. An ability to conduct research and produce scholarly outputs as demonstrated through publications in peer-reviewed journals. Familiarity is expected with molecular and cellular biology concepts, such as protein interactions, molecular assemblies, gene regulation, cellular organization, or biological networks. 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