Postdoctoral Scholar; Biophysics at NSF NCEMS

Postdoctoral Scholar (Biophysics) at NSF NCEMS

The National Synthesis Center for Emergence in the Molecular and Cellular Sciences (NCEMS) at Pennsylvania State University seeks an outstanding scientist to fill a Postdoctoral Scholar position in Biophysics. NCEMS is an NSF-funded interdisciplinary research center positioned at the interface of data science, molecular and cellular biology, and quantitative physical sciences. The Center provides leadership in the integration of diverse, publicly available datasets to gain insights into emergent phenomena in molecular and cellular biology.

The successful candidate, in collaboration with faculty and research staff at NCEMS, will conduct original biophysics research involving quantitative, computational, theoretical, or data-driven approaches in molecular and cellular biology. Research may involve protein structure and function, molecular interactions, molecular assemblies, intrinsically disordered proteins, biomolecular condensates, cellular organization, biological networks, molecular evolution, or systems-level biophysical phenomena. The scholar’s independent work may use, extend, or contribute to NCEMS Working Group data products, analytical tools, computational models, and methodological innovations.

The scholar will also collaborate with NCEMS Working Groups where their expertise can help advance shared research goals and produce high-impact scientific outputs.

• A PhD in Biophysics, Physics, Biological Physics, Quantitative Biology, or a closely related field.
• Strong foundation in biophysics, statistical mechanics, molecular modeling, computational modeling, quantitative biology, dynamical systems, stochastic processes, complex systems, or related quantitative approaches.
• Experience developing, implementing, or applying analytical or computational models to molecular and cellular systems.
• Proficiency in Python, R, MATLAB, or related scientific computing tools.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct research and produce scholarly outputs, evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience working with biological datasets or biophysical systems such as protein interaction data, structural data, imaging data, molecular dynamics outputs, omics data, cellular organization data, or biological network data.
• Independent self-starter with strong work ethic, interpersonal and written communication skills, and ability to work well in a collaborative team environment.

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.