Postdoctoral Scholar
About The Position
A postdoctoral position is available in the Department of Molecular and Precision Medicine at the Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA. The successful candidate will pursue interdisciplinary research focused on: (1) Elucidating the molecular mechanisms by which distinct phagophore membrane structures regulate protein function during autophagy (Ye et al., Nature Communications, 2021, 2023; Ye et al., Communications Biology, 2024; Ye et al., Autophagy, 2024), and (2) Discovering and characterizing protein-small molecule interactions with potential therapeutic applications. This position offers training in cutting-edge structural, biochemical, and biophysical approaches within a collaborative research environment at Penn State College of Medicine. Candidates must submit a current CV and a cover letter to be considered for this position.
Requirements
- Applicants must hold a PhD
- Demonstrate strong expertise in advanced NMR spectroscopy and protein chemistry, including molecular cloning, protein expression, and purification.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with biophysical techniques is a plus.
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.)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
