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Postdoctoral Scholar - Chemistry Department (Showalter Lab)

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Location
University Park, PA
Role Type
Research
Schedule
Temporary
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Doctorate

Job overview

The laboratory of Professor Scott Showalter in Penn State’s Chemistry Department seeks a postdoctoral researcher to apply nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy to investigate post-translational modifications of intrinsically disordered proteins. The position requires a PhD in chemistry focused on spectroscopy applied to biomolecules, or an equivalent doctorate in an appropriate field. Training in nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and eukaryotic gene regulation is preferred; researchers trained in other fields of biological chemistry are welcome to apply.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance SpectroscopyBiomolecular SpectroscopyEukaryotic Gene Regulation

Qualifications

PhD in Chemistry Focused on Biomolecular Spectroscopy or Equivalent Doctorate

Full job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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 laboratory of Professor Scott Showalter in the Chemistry Department at The Pennsylvania State University seeks to fill a postdoctoral research position to work in the area of nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy applied to investigate post-translational modifications of intrinsically disordered proteins. The position requires a PhD in chemistry with a focus on spectroscopy applied to biomolecules, or an equivalent doctorate in an appropriate field. Researchers with training in nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and eukaryotic gene regulation are preferred, but individuals trained in other fields of biological chemistry 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 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 ourBenefits 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 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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