Postdoctoral Scholar
 The Pennsylvania State University | |
remote work
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 United States, Pennsylvania, Hershey | |
 Feb 10, 2026 | |
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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 A postdoctoral position is available in the Department of Molecular and Precision Medicine at the Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA. The successful candidate will pursue interdisciplinary research focused on: (1) Elucidating the molecular mechanisms by which distinct phagophore membrane structures regulate protein function during autophagy (Ye et al., Nature Communications, 2021, 2023; Ye et al., Communications Biology, 2024; Ye et al., Autophagy, 2024), and (2) Discovering and characterizing protein-small molecule interactions with potential therapeutic applications. Applicants must hold a PhD and demonstrate strong expertise in advanced NMR spectroscopy and protein chemistry, including molecular cloning, protein expression, and purification. Experience with biophysical techniques is a plus. This position offers training in cutting-edge structural, biochemical, and biophysical approaches within a collaborative research environment at Penn State College of Medicine. Candidates must submit a current CV and a cover letter to be considered for this position. 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. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines | |