Postdoctoral Scholar - Dermatology
The laboratory of Dr. Sara Stahley in The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Dermatology, is seeking a full-time Post Doctoral Scholar to work on campus in Hershey, PA.
About the role
Using the skin as a model system, research in the Stahley Lab focuses on understanding the cell-cell interactions that establish collective cell polarity. The successful applicant will be expected to employ cell and molecular biology techniques to carry out experiments investigating cell adhesion and cell polarity through in vitro and in vivo approaches. Demonstrated experience in mammalian cell culture, basic cell/molecular biology techniques and fluorescence microscopy are strongly preferred. Experience with mouse handling, tissue dissections and mouse genetics are also desirable.
Responsibilities
- Independently drive assigned projects and related experiments
- Seek out new resources and learn new techniques as warranted
- Present scientific work at lab meetings, local seminars, and international conferences
- Draft scientific manuscripts of completed work for publication
- Contribute to overall lab environment and participate in lab discussions
- Train new graduate students and other lab personnel
- Assure research is carried out in compliance with local policies and safety guidelines
Qualifications
A PhD in the Biomedical Sciences or related discipline by appointment start date
Background checks/clearances
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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
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. 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.
Schedule
Position specifics not specified.
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Application Instructions
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