Postdoctoral Scholar Researcher

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rasgon lab at The Pennsylvania State University in University Park, PA is hiring multiple Postdoctoral Scholars to advance projects in the molecular biology of arthropods, including transgenic manipulation and gene transduction technologies. Ideal candidates have a Ph.D.

in a relevant field and experience in cloning, CRISPR, PCR, protein expression, and working with BSL2/BSL3 pathogens; experience with mosquitoes is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field is required and evidence of completion prior to the effective date of hire.
• Experience in one or more of the listed areas (cloning, CRISPR, PCR, protein work, bioinformatics, virology).
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Design experiments and conduct laboratory research.
• Prepare proposals and publications.
• Train graduate students, undergraduate students, and technical staff.

Skills

CRISPR/Cas9 editing

Cloning

Construct design

PCR/qPCR

Protein expression & purification

Bioinformatics

Virology

BSL-2/BSL-3 work

Mosquito work

Vector infections

Education

PhD or equivalent doctorate

Job description

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Rasgon lab at The Pennsylvania State University is hiring multiple Postdoctoral Scholars to join our lab to work on a variety of projects related to the molecular biology of arthropods. Successful candidates will contribute to projects developing novel methods for transgenic manipulation of arthropods, developing novel gene transduction technologies for basic and applied goals, and developing model systems to study the evolutions and mechanisms of arthropod symbiosis.

Candidates must have experience in one or more of the following areas, including but not limited to cloning, construct design, CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, PCR/qPCR, protein expression and purification using bacterial or yeast systems, protein techniques, receptor-ligand interactions, bioinformatics, virology, work with BSL2 and BSL3-level pathogens, and artificial vector infections with pathogens.

Experience working with mosquitoes is preferred but not required.

Candidates will also be responsible for designing experiments, laboratory research, writing proposals and publications, training graduate students, undergraduate students, and technical staff.

Candidates must be able to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.

Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate in an appropriate field and be able to provide evidence that all requirements have been met for completion of the Ph.D. prior to the effective date of hire.

Interested candidates must submit an online application at Penn State's Job Posting Board, and should upload the following application materials electronically: CV and a list of three references with contact information.

This position will be located at Penn State in University Park, Pennsylvania. It is full-time in person (no remote work).

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• 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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