Postdoctoral Scholar

Penn State University(3 months ago)

University Park, PAOnsiteFull TimeSenior$61,219 - $85,146 (estimated)Food Science

About this role

Penn State is hiring a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Food Science Department (University Park) to work on a funded research project focused on using bovine milk casein proteins to create amorphous solid dispersions for hydrophobic pharmaceutical ingredients. The work is aimed at developing ethanol-free oral liquid formulations for infants and children and includes laboratory and translational research components. This is a term appointment with duration discussed during interviews and continuation dependent on need, performance, and funding.

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Required Skills

Protein Chemistry
Biophysical Chemistry
Amorphous Dispersions
Formulation Development
Release Kinetics
pH Stability
In Vivo Studies
Bioavailability
Animal Models
Scientific Writing

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Qualifications

PhD in Food Science
PhD in Biochemical Engineering
PhD in Biomedical Engineering

About Penn State University

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