Postdoctoral Position

Position Specifics

The Armache laboratory at the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology within The Pennsylvania State University is a member of the Huck Center for Structural Biology and the Center for Eukaryotic Gene Regulation. The laboratory is seeking a driven and enthusiastic postdoctoral scholar to study the structure and function of dynamic multi-subunit ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling complexes using cryo-Electron Microscopy, and biophysical and biochemical methods. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. and have expertise in molecular biology, biochemical or biophysical characterization of macromolecular complexes. Experience in the following is preferred: human cell culture, insect cell expression system and/or cryo-EM structural analysis.

Requirements

Applications must be submitted electronically and include a curriculum vitae, a brief statement of interest and the names and contact information of two-three references.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a Ph.D.

Skills

Expertise in molecular biology, biochemical or biophysical characterization of macromolecular complexes. Experience in human cell culture, insect cell expression system and/or cryo-EM structural analysis.

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.)

Pay

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

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.

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