Postdoctoral Scholar - Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences/NSF NCEMS
Pennsylvania State University
- # Postdoctoral Scholar - Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences/NSF NCEMSApplylocations: Penn State University Parktime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: REQ\_0000079386# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. **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.**This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding. **POSITION SPECIFICS****Postdoctoral Scholar (Physics / Statistical Mechanics in Molecular Biology)**The National Synthesis Center for Emergence in the Molecular and Cellular Sciences (NCEMS) at The Pennsylvania State University (ncems.psu.edu) seeks an outstanding scientist to fill a **Postdoctoral Scholar** position in Physics, Statistical Mechanics, and Quantitative Modeling housed within the Huck Institutes of Life Sciences at Penn State University.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.**About the Position**The successful candidate, in collaboration with faculty at NCEMS, will conduct research in molecular biology by applying methods from physics, statistical mechanics, quantitative modeling, or related areas that synergize with the scientific goals, data products, and methodological innovations of NCEMS. This position is designed to support the scholar’s development as an independent researcher while embedding them in a highly collaborative synthesis science environment.This position is full time, on-site at the Penn State University Park campus. This position does not permit remote work. This is a term appointment funded for one year from the date of hire with an excellent chance for multiple years of renewal based upon mutual agreement.**Requirements**A PhD in Physics or Biological Physics is required. The successful candidate will have a strong foundation in statistical mechanics, stochastic processes, dynamical systems, complex systems, or related quantitative approaches; Experience in developing and implementing analytical or computational models and simulations. An ability to conduct research and produce scholarly outputs as demonstrated through publications in peer-reviewed journals. Familiarity is expected with molecular and cellular biology concepts, such as protein interactions, molecular assemblies, gene regulation, cellular organization, or biological networks. Candidates must be independent self-starters, have a strong work ethic, strong interpersonal and written communication skills, and the ability to work well in a collaborative team environment.**Application Process**Applications must be submitted electronically in a single PDF and should include:* A cover letter* Curriculum vitae (CV) **BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES**Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. **BENEFITS**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. 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If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact View phone number on click.appcast.io.Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission. Federal Contractors Labor Law PosterPA State Labor Law PosterPenn State PoliciesCopyright InformationHotlines### About UsThere’s a reason Penn State consistently ranks among the top one percent of the world’s universities. 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