Postdoctoral Scholar - Neurosurgery

Penn State University; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Neurosurgery at Penn State College of Medicine seeks a motivated postdoctoral scholar in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The position involves laboratory investigations tackling neurovascular injuries and dementia, contributing to exciting research while mentoring students and preparing manuscripts for publication.

Qualifications

• Proficient in tissue harvesting, RNA and protein extraction methods.
• Experience with PCR, RT-qPCR, western blotting, immunohistochemistry.
• Experience with mouse models related to vascular dementia desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory experiments and techniques related to neurovascular injury.
• Draft manuscripts for publication and assist in training students.
• Contribute to research projects funded by NIH grants.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Research skills

Proficiency in English

Education

PhD in neuroscience or related field

MD in neuroscience or related field

Job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

+ CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday (https://www.myworkday.com/psu/d/inst/13102!CK5mGhIKBggDEMenAhIICgYI1A0Q1...) to complete the internal application process (https://pennstateoffice365.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/KnowledgeBaseArticlesSha...). Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

This position is in the Department of Neurosurgery at Penn State College of Medicine, located in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Supported by multiple NIH-funded grants, the lab is dedicated to investigating novel mechanisms and treatments for neurovascular injury and vascular dementia. We are seeking a motivated postdoctoral scholar with proficiency in laboratory techniques, including tissue harvesting and processing for applications such as RNA and protein extraction, performing PCR, RT-qPCR, western blotting, and immunohistochemistry. Experience with mouse models related to vascular dementia and neurobehavioral testing is highly desirable. The successful candidate will contribute to drafting manuscripts for publication and assist in training students and technical staff. The lab is located at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, in a small, affordable town with convenient access to major cities such as Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and New York.

Qualifications

PhD (or MD) in neuroscience or a closely related field, and proficiency in English is required.

To Apply :

Please complete your online application and attach the following supporting documentation as separate attachments:

• CV
• Brief cover letter indicating prior research experience, career goals
• Names of 2 References

If you have any questions regarding the position or issues uploading your documents, please email the PI, Dr. Guohong Li ([e-mail]).

To understand Dr. Li’s research interests and activities, visit: https://sites.psu.edu/lilab/

This is a limited-term position for one year from the date of hire, with the possibility of renewal.

Employment will require successful completion of background checks in accordance with University policies.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We embrace individual differences, foster an inclusive culture, and support diversity initiatives, valuing inclusive excellence as a core strength and essential to our mission.

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Employment requires successful background checks in accordance with university policies.

EEO STATEMENT:

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Location: Hershey, PA