Postdoctoral Scholar - Cancer Institute

Penn State University • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Penn State College of Medicine, Cancer Institute in Hershey, PA is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to join an NIH-funded prestigious Program Project focused on acute myeloid leukemia (AML). This project is centered on the study of ceramide-directed therapeutics for AML treatment. The position provides extensive training in preclinical cancer research, with a strong focus on mouse models, translational assays, and molecular techniques, and offers the opportunity to collaborate with and learn from leading experts in leukemia and sphingolipid field.

Requirements

• PhD (or MD/PhD) in cancer biology, immunology, molecular biology, genetics, or a related field.
• Strong background in one or more relevant research areas (Pharmacology, Drug development, molecular techniques, cancer models).
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Strong publication record and hands-on experience with mouse models and preclinical techniques and Flowcytometry
• Commitment to careful record-keeping, reproducibility, and team-based research

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in gene regulation, hematopoiesis, or AML-related mouse models preferred

Responsibilities

• Test therapeutic efficacy in AML using CDX, PDX, and genetically engineered mouse models (GEMMs)
• Perform in vivo imaging, tissue harvesting, flow cytometry and molecular analyses
• Maintain detailed experimental records and rigorous data management
• Contribute to manuscripts, grant writing, and mentoring of students/technicians
• Participate in experimental design, data interpretation, and collaborative project discussions
• Contribute to general lab operations, enforce safety and ethical compliance, and help establish standardized experimental protocols and training procedures.
• Present findings in lab meetings, institutional seminars, and scientific conferences; prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals; and assist with grant proposal writing to support future funding.
• Supervise and mentor graduate students and research staff, and collaborate with lab members, clinicians, and external partners to advance shared research goals.
• Take advantage of training, seminars, and networking opportunities to build toward an independent academic or research career.

Benefits

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.

What This Job Offers

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