Postdoctoral Scholar: Metabolism & Cancer Metastasis

The Pennsylvania State University; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University in Hershey, PA invites applications for a postdoctoral scholar in the College of Medicine, Department of Cell and Biological Systems to study mitochondrial metabolism and metabolic stress signaling in cancer metastasis. This term position will explore how metabolism and nutrient stress influence metastatic progression through epigenetic remodeling.

Ideal candidates hold a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, cancer metabolism or related fields.
• Expertise in biochemistry, molecular biology and cancer metabolism required.
• Experience with genetically engineered mouse models and/or NGS data analysis desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Apply biochemistry and molecular biology techniques to study cancer metastasis.
• Work with mouse models, organoids/xenografts and metabolic analyses as part of the project.

Skills

Biochemistry

Molecular biology

Cancer metabolism

NGS data analysis

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent degree

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University in Hershey, PA invites applications for a postdoctoral scholar in the College of Medicine, Department of Cell and Biological Systems to study mitochondrial metabolism and metabolic stress signaling in cancer metastasis. This term position will explore how metabolism and nutrient stress influence metastatic progression through epigenetic remodeling.

Ideal candidates hold a Ph.D.