Postdoctoral Scholar (Chemistry Department)

The Pennsylvania State University

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Penn State University Park Until 8/23/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted September 30, 2025 Last posted September 30, 2025
Job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

 

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

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 laboratory of Associate Professor Mark Hedglin in the Chemistry Department at The Pennsylvania State University seeks to fill a postdoctoral research position to work in the areas of molecular biology, biochemistry and biophysical chemistry.  

The position requires a PhD in Chemistry (or an equivalent doctorate in an appropriate field) with a focus on cryogenic electron microscopy (Cryo-EM) and/or single molecule optical tweezers-fluorescence microscopy.  Researchers with training/expertise in expressing and purifying recombinant proteins from the baculovirus/insect cell expression system are highly-preferred, but individuals trained in other methods of protein expression and purification are welcome to apply.  

Interested and qualified applicants should submit applications electronically and include a CV with their research history and a complete list of publications.  Following a screening of initial application materials, appropriate candidates will be contacted by email and asked to arrange for letters of recommendation to be sent so that they might be considered further. 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

 

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

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BENEFITS

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About this role

Summary

Conduct research in molecular biology, biochemistry, and biophysical chemistry using advanced microscopy techniques.

Job title

Postdoctoral Scholar (Chemistry Department)

Experience level

PhD

Industry

education

Location requirements

Penn State University Park, on-site, remote work not guaranteed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

cryogenic electron microscopysingle molecule optical tweezersfluorescence microscopyprotein expressionprotein purification

Preferred skills

recombinant protein expressionbaculovirus/insect cell system

Specializations

cryogenic electron microscopysingle molecule optical tweezersfluorescence microscopyprotein expression
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

University Park, State College, PA, USA

On-site City