Penn State University · 3 months ago
Huck Institutes - Postdoctoral Scholar
University Park, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelPenn State University is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to join the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences under Dr. Vidhi Pareek. The role involves leading method development, data analysis, and publication of results while mentoring students and contributing to grant writing.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Design and implement research protocols; design safety procedures; adapt new procedures, methods or instrumentation related to research procedures
Collect, prepare, and analyze research data; experience in collecting and analyzing HPLC and proteomics and mass spectrometry data is required
Design and execute mass spectrometry imaging experiments
Develop and optimize sample preparation protocols including flash freezing/ chemical fixation of samples and cryo-sectioning
Process and analyze complex spatial metabolomics datasets
Lead manuscript preparation and present findings at conferences
Contribute to grant writing and research proposals
Excellent communication with collaborators
Keep a detailed notebook summarizing experiments and recording research data; maintain computer database of research data
Supervise other personnel in the laboratory to coordinate research efforts for increased efficiency; participate in training of fellows, students and volunteer workers as needed
Assist with ordering and procurement of supplies and equipment and with general maintenance of laboratory
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry or a closely related field
Demonstrated strong focus on developing methods and workflows for mass spectrometry imaging, particularly as applied to single cells, tissues, or organoids
Expertise in post-acquisition analysis
Experience in collecting and analyzing HPLC and proteomics and mass spectrometry data
Design and execute mass spectrometry imaging experiments
Develop and optimize sample preparation protocols including flash freezing/ chemical fixation of samples and cryo-sectioning
Process and analyze complex spatial metabolomics datasets
Lead manuscript preparation and present findings at conferences
Contribute to grant writing and research proposals
Excellent communication with collaborators
Keep a detailed notebook summarizing experiments and recording research data
Maintain computer database of research data
Supervise other personnel in the laboratory to coordinate research efforts for increased efficiency
Participate in training of fellows, students and volunteer workers as needed
Assist with ordering and procurement of supplies and equipment and with general maintenance of laboratory
Preferred
Experience in cell culture
Experience in tissue micro-dissection
Experience in fluorescence imaging
Track record of solving complex analytical challenges
Ability to work collaboratively
Benefits
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
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