Postdoctoral Scholar - Pediatrics

Penn State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University invites applications for a postdoctoral scholar position in the Department of Pediatrics at Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA. The project investigates molecular drivers of neuroblastoma metastasis and resistance to immunotherapy, aiming to identify novel treatments for high-risk pediatric cancers.

Qualified candidates hold MD, PhD, or MD/PhD and have a strong cancer biology background.

Qualifications

• MD, PhD, or MD/PhD degree required.
• Strong background in cancer biology, molecular biology, biochemistry or immunology.
• Experience in tumor metastasis, tumor-immune interactions, resistance mechanisms, autophagy or cancer immunotherapy.
• Neuroblastoma or pediatric cancer experience is desirable but not required.
• Proven scholarly productivity and clear scientific writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct basic and translational research in pediatric cancer.
• Elucidate molecular/cellular mechanisms driving neuroblastoma metastasis.
• Identify novel therapeutic strategies for high-risk disease.
• Design and execute independent and collaborative experiments.

Skills

Cancer biology

Molecular biology

Immunology

Biochemistry

Scholarly writing

Research design

Education

MD/PhD or MD/PhD-equivalent

Job description

POSITION SPECIFICS

A postdoctoral scholar position is available in the Department of Pediatrics at Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania, to conduct basic and translational research in pediatric cancer. The research will focus on elucidating the molecular and cellular mechanisms that drive neuroblastoma metastasis and resistance to immunotherapy, with the goal of identifying novel therapeutic strategies for high-risk and treatment-resistant disease.

The successful candidate should hold an M.D., Ph.D., or M.D./Ph.D. degree and have a strong research background in cancer biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, or a related field. Candidates with experience in tumor metastasis, tumor-immune interactions, mechanisms of therapeutic resistance, autophagy and regulated cell death, or cancer immunotherapy are particularly encouraged to apply. Experience with neuroblastoma or other pediatric cancers is desirable but not required.

Applicants should have a demonstrated record of scholarly productivity, strong scientific writing and communication skills, and the ability to design and conduct research both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.

Interested candidates should submit a brief statement describing their research interests and relevant experience, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for at least two professional references.

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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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