About this role
Postdoctoral Scholar - Biomedical Engineering
The Medina group at The Pennsylvania State University has two open positions for postdoctoral scholars. Projects span a range of programmatic themes, including molecular biophysics, nano-therapeutic and -diagnostic technologies, and bioresponsive materials.
Open projects include:
- Investigating the thermostability of nucleic acid/nucleoprotein complexes using surface-assembled molecular dispersants.
- Exploring the activity, mode of action, and structural plasticity of novel fluorinated chemotherapeutics.
- Exploiting the fluorous effect to create adaptive matter and rationally design bioresponsive materials.
The position will be in the Biomedical Engineering Department and affiliated with the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences and/or Penn State Cancer Institute. We offer a rich environment where faculty, postdocs, graduate students and undergraduate researchers regularly interact and collaborate. Scholars will have unrestricted access to our state-of-the-art core facilities to explore their emerging and interdisciplinary research interests.
Qualified individuals will hold a Ph.D. by the time of appointment in Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related discipline. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in fluorine chemistry, nanotheranostics, and molecular self-assembly. The appointment duration is for one year, renewal possible depending on availability of funds. Background checks are required.
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
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