Penn State Looking for Postdoctoral Scholar – McGraw Lab Full Time

Job Number: REQ_0000046217

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The laboratory of Elizabeth McGraw at Penn State is recruiting a highly-motivated Postdoctoral Scholar to work on the interactions between Wolbachia, arboviruses, and mosquitoes. Candidates with skills in molecular biology, virology, and or vector biology will be considered. Candidates who enjoy teamwork, leadership, and collaborative science in a diverse campus community are desirable.

Education and Experience

The position requires a Ph.D. in Biology, Ecology, Evolution, Entomology, Virology, Molecular Biology, or a related field. Competence with statistical software and data management are necessary. Excellent communication skills, including writing, are required, as is a strong publication record. Salary and benefits package is competitive.

Additional Information

To be considered for this position, submit completed application including a cover letter detailing experience and research interests, a current CV, and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin on August 14, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. Please direct questions about the process via e-mail to [email protected].

This is a term appointment, funded for 12 months from date of hire with excellent possibility of re-funding.

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