Postdoctoral Scholar - Computational-Biology

Position Specifications

The Uzun Lab at the Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Hershey, PA, is seeking a postdoctoral scholar in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology. The lab focuses on Systems Biology, Epigenetic Gene Regulation, Single‑Cell Genomics, and Cancer Biology. Responsibilities for this position include data analysis, method development, scholarly activities, and other related tasks.

• Biomedical data analysis (40%):
  Statistical analysis of biomedical data using existing methods and developing custom code scripts.
• Bioinformatics method development (40%):
  Developing bioinformatics frameworks using computational and statistical approaches for problems inadequately addressed in the biomedical domain.
• Scholarly activities (10%):
  Generating academic outputs such as presentations, grants, and manuscripts.
• Related tasks (10%):
  Other tasks assigned by the principal investigator.

Candidates holding a PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field are eligible to apply. Life sciences PhDs (Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, etc.) with computational experience are also eligible. Bioinformatics experience is preferred but not required. International scholars and members of under‑represented groups are encouraged to apply. PhD candidates who have submitted their doctoral thesis can also apply.

• Cover Letter (1 page):
  Briefly describe background, career goals, and how they relate to this position.
• Curriculum Vitae (4 pages maximum):
  Include contact information, education, experience, publication list, and skills.
• Statement of Purpose (3 pages maximum):
  Provide a detailed description of research and educational background, research interests, and career plan. The document must be split into three sections:
  Background, Research Interests, and Career Plan.
• Reference List (1 page):
  Provide information for at least three references, including name, title, institute, department, email, phone, and relationship.
• Unofficial Transcripts
  :
  Electronic copies of undergraduate, master’s (if applicable), and PhD transcripts. Certified translations are required if not in English.
• Diplomas
  :
  Electronic copies of undergraduate, master’s (if applicable), and PhD diplomas. If a PhD diploma is not yet awarded, provide an official letter of thesis acceptance. Certified translations are required if not in English.

All documents must be combined into a single PDF named "" and uploaded to the PSU Career Portal. If the file cannot be uploaded, send it as an email attachment to yukun.edu after completing the portal steps.

This is NOT a remote‑working position. All six required documents must be uploaded; incomplete applications will be discarded and not considered. For any questions, contact the Principal Investigator .

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full‑time employees designed to support personal and professional well‑being. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

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 impairment or disability, please contact 814‑865‑1473.