Postdoctoral Position - BMB
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.
About the role
A postdoctoral position is available in the research lab of Dr. Tim Miyashiro within the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at The Pennsylvania State University. The Miyashiro lab investigates mechanisms of bacterial colonization of hosts using the squid-Vibrio model system using a range of techniques including animal studies, genomics, and molecular biology.
Responsibilities
- Provide intellectual leadership in experimental design, execution, and interpretation of results
- Assist with writing publications and assuring scientific rigor, consistency, and record keeping within the lab
- Participate in all aspects of the lab’s work, including squid-colonization assays
Requirements
- PhD in microbiology or equivalent life-sciences field
- Background in mass spectrometry-based proteomics, including protein identification, quantitation, and thermal proteome profiling
- Experience with mass spectrometry-based targeted and untargeted metabolomics
- Experience with biochemical assays assessing biomolecular interactions
- Experience with bacterial genetics and molecular cloning
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 the Postdoctoral Benefits page.