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Postdoctoral Scholar - Obstetrics and Gynecology

Penn State University Talent Acquisition

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Compensation
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Location
University Park, PA
Role Type
Research
Schedule
Temporary
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Doctorate

Job overview

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Penn State College of Medicine seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar for an NIH R01-funded project studying RhD sensitization following bleeding in pregnancy before 12 weeks gestation. The scholar will coordinate study operations across seven recruitment sites, support participant and sample activities, and contribute to reporting, publishing, external funding, and gaining independence. The position is term-based, with its length discussed during the interview process.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Research Protocol CoordinationParticipant CoordinationStudy Operations ManagementPhlebotomySample ProcessingParticipant Survey AssistanceRegulatory ReportingStudy Progress ReportingData Entry SupervisionQuery ResolutionPublishingExternal Funding

Qualifications

PhD in Public Health or Related DisciplineABD Status in Public Health or Related Discipline

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 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA is seeking a Post-Doctoral Scholar. The final candidate will work on a NIH R01 funded project entitled "Rh Direct Measurement of RhD Sensitization Following Bleeding in Pregnancy at Less than 12 Weeks Gestation." Responsibilities: - Make assessments/decisions to ensure research protocol timelines are met. - Central Contact for the study participants - Management for day to day operations and coordination of study visits at each of the seven recruitment site locations. - Phlebotomy, coding and processing of samples -Assistance with participant surveys - Regulatory and Study Progress reporting -Supervision of data entry and resolution of queries - Emphasis on publishing and external funding and gaining independence Qualifications and Requirements: - A PhD in Public Health or related discipline by appointment start date. - Must provide proof of having ABD status for a PhD in Public Health or related discipline by the time of hire. Application Instructions: Interested Candidates should submit a cover letter describing their interest in the position and career goals, a CV including publication list, and names and contact information of up to three 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 ourBenefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral 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. Penn State 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 benef ts 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 4,861 open Researcher jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Pennsylvania median$78–125K/yr38 salary ranges
  • US median$25–38/hr367 hourly ranges
Openings
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Experience
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Education
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