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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.

This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the termlengthdiscussed willbebasedonuniversityneed,performance,and/oravailabilityoffunding.

POSITION SPECIFICS

The laboratory of Associate Professor Mark Hedglin in the Chemistry Department at The Pennsylvania State University seeks to fill a postdoctoral research position to work in the areas of molecular biology, biochemistry and biophysical chemistry.

The position requires a PhD in Chemistry (or an equivalent doctorate in an appropriate field) with a focus on cryogenic electron microscopy (Cryo-EM) and/or single molecule optical tweezers-fluorescence microscopy. Researchers with training/expertise in expressing and purifying recombinant proteins from the baculovirus/insect cell expression system are highly-preferred, but individuals trained in other methods of protein expression and purification are welcome to apply.

Interested and qualified applicants should submit applications electronically and include a CV with their research history and a complete list of publications. Following a screening of initial application materials, appropriate candidates will be contacted by email and asked to arrange for letters of recommendation to be sent so that they might be considered further.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

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