Postdoc: Molecular & Precision Medicine — Organoid Systems

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• 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.
• 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.

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 Mills and Mysorekar Laboratories in the Department of Medicine / Molecular and Precision Medicine at Penn State College of Medicine invite applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar to join a highly collaborative team and translational research programs focused on mucosal biology, aging, infectious diseases, and cancer-associated tissue remodeling.

Our laboratories integrate molecular, cellular, and systems-level approaches with advanced model systems—including organoids and in vivo disease models—to investigate mechanisms regulating epithelial homeostasis, host–pathogen interactions, immune responses, and age-associated tissue dysfunction.

The successful candidate will join a robust and intellectually vibrant research team composed of graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and technical staff working collaboratively across multiple complementary projects. This position offers the opportunity to lead an independent research direction within a supportive, well-funded, and highly interactive environment. This position offers strong scientific mentorship, access to cutting-edge technologies, and opportunities for career development in academic medicine.

Research Areas of Interest

We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Mucosal immunology and epithelial biology
• Aging biology, tissue regeneration, balance between stem cell recruitment and aging
• Host–pathogen interactions and infectious disease models
• Tumorigenesis, paligenosis, and tumor–microenvironment interactions
• Organoid, assembloid, or advanced tissue modeling systems
• Molecular pathways regulating inflammation, immune signaling, or cellular stress responses

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and interpret independent research projects
• Apply molecular, cellular, and systems biology approaches to mechanistic questions
• Utilize advanced model systems including organoids and in vivo disease models
• Generate high-quality, reproducible data suitable for publication in leading peer-reviewed journals
• Prepare manuscripts and contribute to grant development
• Present findings at laboratory meetings and national/international conferences
• Mentor graduate students and junior trainees as appropriate

Required Qualifications

• PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree in immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, cancer biology, aging biology, or related discipline
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed scientific journals
• Demonstrated expertise in molecular and cellular biology techniques
• Evidence of scientific independence and critical thinking
• Ability to work…