Postdoctoral Scholar

The Pennsylvania State University
remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, Hershey
Jul 30, 2025
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the termlengthdiscussed willbebasedonuniversityneed,performance,and/oravailabilityoffunding. POSITION SPECIFICS The Irvin S. Zubar Surgical Research Laboratory at Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA is seeking an innovative and highly driven postdoctoral scholar capable of executing independent research in a highly multidisciplinary team environment. Successful applicants will have experience in surgery biomedical engineering, microfluidics, cell signaling and/or vascular biology. Our regenerative medicine program is a collaborative research effort that offers many opportunities for scientific interactions and advancement. Duties include (but are not limited to): Designing and executing experiments relevant to regenerative surgery/ vascular biology Conducting in vitro and in vivo studies on various materials, employing a surgical technique called micropuncture to investigate vasculogenesis, running laboratory assays such as ELISA and PCR, and performing staining techniques Devising new procedures and methods tailored to specific research questions Collecting, analyzing, and curating data Data presentation at conferences and manuscript preparation Specific criteria include: Recent MD or PhD (0 - 3 years) in a relevant biological science or bioengineering discipline Strong critical thinking skills, rigorous training in scientific method, and the ability to synthesize scientific literature to generate novel hypotheses Preferred expertise includes microfluidics, microscopy, protein analysis, real-time PCR, cell culture, and some knowledge of materials science Animal (mouse, rat) handling/surgical skills or desire to learn Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and good communication skills Interested candidates should apply on-line and provide a detailed CV with 2-3 references. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 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. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines