Postdoctoral Scholar - Sinha Group - Materials Science and Engineering

Job Overview

This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation beyond the term length will be based on university needs, performance, and/or availability of funding.

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.

Manage Sinha lab equipment, perform experiments, publish scientific manuscripts, patents, collaborate with other trainees and postdocs in the MatSE department.

• Perform experiments on developing and characterizing peptidic and polypeptide‑derived biomaterials in the Sinha lab.
• Manage peptide synthesis and purification lab and related equipment.
• Train, mentor and collaborate with Sinha group members as well as other postdoc, graduate and undergraduate students in the department.
• Publish patents and scientific papers.

Must have a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering.

Should have experience in peptide synthesis, purification, assembly, characterization techniques such as Cryo‑TEM, small‑angle scattering and spectroscopy.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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 our Benefits Page (Postdoctoral Benefits page).

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