Postdoctoral Scholar in Chemical Engineering
About The Position
The Penn State Department of Chemical Engineering is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher in Dr. Thomas Wood's research lab at Penn State's University Park campus. A Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline is required. The successful candidate will: (i) utilize a mucin-on-chip system to identify the interactions between pathogenic E. coli and mucin using various E. coli strains; (ii) investigate sequence-based RNA silencing of bacterial antitoxins in mucin-associated biofilms and investigate its impact on the fitness of the mucin and the microbial counterpart; and (iii) engineer predictor models for microbiome interventions on mucin. Additional Information: The successful candidate's anticipated start date is April 1, 2026.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline is required.
Responsibilities
- utilize a mucin-on-chip system to identify the interactions between pathogenic E. coli and mucin using various E. coli strains
- investigate sequence-based RNA silencing of bacterial antitoxins in mucin-associated biofilms and investigate its impact on the fitness of the mucin and the microbial counterpart
- engineer predictor models for microbiome interventions on mucin
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.
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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
