Postdoctoral Scholar - Molecular and Precision Medicine / Medicine

Penn State University • Tallahassee, FL

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About The Position

The Mills and Mysorekar Laboratories in the Department of Medicine / Molecular and Precision Medicine at Penn State College of Medicine invite applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar to join a highly collaborative team and translational research programs focused on mucosal biology, aging, infectious diseases, and cancer-associated tissue remodeling. Our laboratories integrate molecular, cellular, and systems-level approaches with advanced model systems—including organoids and in vivo disease models—to investigate mechanisms regulating epithelial homeostasis, host–pathogen interactions, immune responses, and age-associated tissue dysfunction. The successful candidate will join a robust and intellectually vibrant research team composed of graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and technical staff working collaboratively across multiple complementary projects. This position offers the opportunity to lead an independent research direction within a supportive, well-funded, and highly interactive environment. This position offers strong scientific mentorship, access to cutting-edge technologies, and opportunities for career development in academic medicine. Research Areas of Interest We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas: Mucosal immunology and epithelial biology Aging biology, tissue regeneration, balance between stem cell recruitment and aging Host–pathogen interactions and infectious disease models Tumorigenesis, paligenosis, and tumor–microenvironment interactions Organoid, assembloid, or advanced tissue modeling systems Molecular pathways regulating inflammation, immune signaling, or cellular stress responses

Requirements

• PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree in immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, cancer biology, aging biology, or related discipline
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed scientific journals
• Demonstrated expertise in molecular and cellular biology techniques
• Evidence of scientific independence and critical thinking
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience with organoid systems or advanced 3D culture models
• Experience with infection biology or immune signaling pathways
• Experience with in vivo disease models
• Strong quantitative, imaging, or computational analysis skills

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and interpret independent research projects
• Apply molecular, cellular, and systems biology approaches to mechanistic questions
• Utilize advanced model systems including organoids and in vivo disease models
• Generate high-quality, reproducible data suitable for publication in leading peer-reviewed journals
• Prepare manuscripts and contribute to grant development
• Present findings at laboratory meetings and national/international conferences
• Mentor graduate students and junior trainees as appropriate

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.)

What This Job Offers

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