Postdoctoral Scholar - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

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This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Bisanz Lab in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Penn State seeks a motivated Postdoctoral Scholar to investigate how the human gut microbiome shapes health and disease. We combine multi-omics, artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML), synthetic microbial communities, and gnotobiotic animal models to uncover how microbes interact with dietary components including xenobiotics to influence infectious and chronic diseases.

Responsibilities:

• Design and lead research projects investigating interactions among the gut microbiome, dietary components, drugs, and other xenobiotics.
• Develop and apply experimental and/or computational approaches appropriate to the project.
• Analyze and interpret data, prepare manuscripts, and present findings at scientific meetings.
• Collaborate with lab members and investigators across disciplines.
• Contribute to mentoring trainees and maintaining a rigorous, supportive, and inclusive research environment.

Applicants must hold a PhD, MD, or equivalent degree by the start date, with relevant training in microbiology, microbial ecology, immunology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, or a related field. This position is intended for scientists who have recently completed, or are completing, their doctoral training.

Please submit the following materials:

• A curriculum vitae.
• A cover letter describing your relevant experience, research interests, and how you would contribute to a collaborative and inclusive laboratory culture.
• Contact information for two to three references, including your PhD advisor.
• A first-author research manuscript that best represents your recent work.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please indicate your anticipated availability in your cover letter.

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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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