The Pennsylvania State University
Postdoctoral Scholar (Rasgon Lab)
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Texas, United States,
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a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:The
Rasgon Laboratory
in the
College of Agricultural Sciences
at The Pennsylvania State University has multiple funded projects on mosquito-virus interactions, the use of viruses as genetic manipulation tools, the use of these techniques to investigate vector-pathogen interactions, and development of new genetic engineering technologies for arthropods and fish (zebrafish). We are looking for up to 5 postdoctoral researchers to lead these projects. This is a 100% research, 48 week appointment. This is a one-year appointment, with an additional year possible pending performance and funding availability.Responsibilities:
Postdocs will lead the projects, including performing experiments, providing guidance and mentoring for undergraduates and graduate students, data analysis, manuscript writing, data integrity, and obtaining additional funding.Education and Experience:
Must have a PhD in Entomology, molecular biology or related field, and must have experience with one or more of the following techniques and technical areas: Mosquitoes, infecting mosquitoes with pathogens, CRISPR and other genetic manipulation techniques, molecular biology, virology, microbiology. The successful candidate must have completed all degree requirements by the appointment date.Application Requirements:
Application letter, CV, names and contact information of 3 references.Successful completion of a standard background check will be required in accordance with University policies.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, affirmative action 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.
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(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.JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:The
Rasgon Laboratory
in the
College of Agricultural Sciences
at The Pennsylvania State University has multiple funded projects on mosquito-virus interactions, the use of viruses as genetic manipulation tools, the use of these techniques to investigate vector-pathogen interactions, and development of new genetic engineering technologies for arthropods and fish (zebrafish). We are looking for up to 5 postdoctoral researchers to lead these projects. This is a 100% research, 48 week appointment. This is a one-year appointment, with an additional year possible pending performance and funding availability.Responsibilities:
Postdocs will lead the projects, including performing experiments, providing guidance and mentoring for undergraduates and graduate students, data analysis, manuscript writing, data integrity, and obtaining additional funding.Education and Experience:
Must have a PhD in Entomology, molecular biology or related field, and must have experience with one or more of the following techniques and technical areas: Mosquitoes, infecting mosquitoes with pathogens, CRISPR and other genetic manipulation techniques, molecular biology, virology, microbiology. The successful candidate must have completed all degree requirements by the appointment date.Application Requirements:
Application letter, CV, names and contact information of 3 references.Successful completion of a standard background check will be required in accordance with University policies.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, affirmative action 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.
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