Postdoctoral Scholar in Chemical Engineering

Penn State University(3 months ago)

University Park, PAOnsiteFull TimeSenior$59,690 - $83,122 (estimated)Research

About this role

Penn State’s Department of Chemical Engineering is hiring a term Postdoctoral Researcher in Dr. Thomas Wood’s lab at the University Park campus. The role focuses on research involving host-microbe interactions using a mucin-on-chip platform, bacterial RNA silencing in mucin-associated biofilms, and predictive modeling for microbiome interventions. The anticipated start date is April 1, 2026, with term length discussed during interviews and continuation dependent on need, performance, and funding.

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Required Skills

Microfluidics
Mucin-On-Chip
E. Coli
Biofilms
RNA Silencing
Antitoxins
Microbiome Modeling
Predictive Modeling
Sequence Analysis
Bacterial Genetics

Qualifications

PhD in Chemical Engineering

About Penn State University

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