Huck Institutes - Postdoctoral Scholar

The Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences seeks an outstanding scientist to fill a Postdoctoral Scholar position in the research group of Dr. Vidhi Pareek.

About the role

The successful candidate will take a leading role in method development, data analysis, and publication of results, while also having opportunities to mentor students and contribute to grant writing.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement research protocols
• Design safety procedures
• Adapt new procedures, methods or instrumentation related to research procedures
• Collect, prepare, and analyze research data
• Experience in collecting and analyzing HPLC and proteomics and mass spectrometry data is required
• Design and execute mass spectrometry imaging experiments
• Develop and optimize sample preparation protocols including flash freezing/chemical fixation of samples and cryo-sectioning
• Process and analyze complex spatial metabolomics datasets
• Lead manuscript preparation and present findings at conferences
• Contribute to grant writing and research proposals
• Excellent communication with collaborators
• Keep a detailed notebook summarizing experiments and recording research data
• Maintain computer database of research data
• Supervise other personnel in the laboratory to coordinate research efforts for increased efficiency
• Participate in training of fellows, students and volunteer workers as needed
• Assist with ordering and procurement of supplies and equipment and with general maintenance of laboratory

Requirements

We're looking for someone who brings both technical expertise and creative thinking to the lab. The ideal candidate will have earned their Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry or a closely related field. Your doctoral work should demonstrate a strong focus on developing methods and workflows for mass spectrometry imaging, particularly as applied to single cells, tissues, or organoids. Expertise in post-acquisition analysis is essential. If you also bring experience in cell culture, tissue micro-dissection, or fluorescence imaging, these skills would be valuable additions to our team. We're particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate a track record of solving complex analytical challenges and working collaboratively.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: We're looking for someone who brings both technical expertise and creative thinking to the lab. The ideal candidate will have earned their Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry or a closely related field. Your doctoral work should demonstrate a strong focus on developing methods and workflows for mass spectrometry imaging, particularly as applied to single cells, tissues, or organoids. Expertise in post-acquisition analysis is essential. If you also bring experience in cell culture, tissue micro-dissection, or fluorescence imaging, these skills would be valuable additions to our team. We're particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate a track record of solving complex analytical challenges and working collaboratively.

Skills

Expertise in post-acquisition analysis is essential. If you also bring experience in cell culture, tissue micro-dissection, or fluorescence imaging, these skills would be valuable additions to our team. We're particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate a track record of solving complex analytical challenges and working collaboratively.

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.

Pay

Salary will be commensurate with your experience and qualifications, reflecting the importance of this role in our research program.

Schedule

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.