Assistant Research Professor in Chemistry

Penn State University • University Park, PA

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About The Position

The laboratory of Stephen Benkovic in the Department of Chemistry at The Pennsylvania State University seeks to fill an Assistant Research Professor position with a highly motivated candidate. The position requires a Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical biology, or related field and 5 years of postdoctoral experience. The candidate should possess strong hands-on skills in advanced research technologies. This includes but not limited to super-resolution imaging, FRAP, and single particle tracking for studying condensate behavior, as well as proximity labeling tools to identify protein interactions. Experience with enzymology assays, and bioenergetics methods is important for linking condensates to metabolic function. Candidates should be confident in image and data analysis and able to combine cell-based readouts with structural and biophysical approaches (protein modeling, limited proteolysis). Familiarity with cell signaling pathway is desirable. Finally, we value careful experimental design, good data management, and the ability to work across disciplines to move projects forward. The individual should be highly motivated and knowledgeable of relevant literature, be able to lead their own individual projects, write grants, and contribute to collaborative research efforts.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical biology, or related field
• 5 years of postdoctoral experience
• Strong hands-on skills in advanced research technologies including super-resolution imaging, FRAP, and single particle tracking for studying condensate behavior, as well as proximity labeling tools to identify protein interactions
• Experience with enzymology assays, and bioenergetics methods is important for linking condensates to metabolic function
• Confidence in image and data analysis and able to combine cell-based readouts with structural and biophysical approaches (protein modeling, limited proteolysis)
• Careful experimental design
• Good data management
• Ability to work across disciplines to move projects forward
• Highly motivated and knowledgeable of relevant literature

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with cell signaling pathway

Responsibilities

• Lead individual projects
• Write grants
• Contribute to collaborative research efforts

Benefits

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing.
• In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans.
• One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees