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Postdoctoral Scholar - Cancer Institute

The Pennsylvania State University
remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, Hershey
Dec 23, 2025
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POSITION SPECIFICS The Penn State College of Medicine, Cancer Institute in Hershey, PA is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholarto join anNIH-funded prestigious Program Project focused onacute myeloid leukemia (AML). This project is centered on the study ofceramide-directed therapeuticsfor AML treatment. The position provides extensive training inpreclinical cancer research, with a strong focus onmouse models, translational assays, and molecular techniques, and offers the opportunity tocollaborate with and learn from leading experts in leukemia and sphingolipid field. Key Responsibilities: Test therapeutic efficacy in AML usingCDX, PDX, and genetically engineered mouse models (GEMMs) Performin vivo imaging, tissue harvesting, flow cytometry and molecular analyses Maintaindetailed experimental records and rigorous data management Contribute tomanuscripts, grant writing, and mentoring of students/technicians Participate inexperimental design, data interpretation, and collaborative project discussions Contribute to general lab operations, enforce safety and ethical compliance, and help establish standardized experimental protocols and training procedures. Present findings in lab meetings, institutional seminars, and scientific conferences; prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals; and assist with grant proposal writing to support future funding. Supervise and mentor graduate students and research staff, and collaborate with lab members, clinicians, and external partners to advance shared research goals. Take advantage of training, seminars, and networking opportunities to build toward an independent academic or research career. Qualifications: PhD (or MD/PhD) in cancer biology, immunology, molecular biology, genetics, or a related field. Strong background in one or more relevant research areas (Pharmacology, Drug development, molecular techniques, cancer models). Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills Strong publication record and hands-on experience withmouse models and preclinical techniques and Flowcytometry Prior experience ingene regulation, hematopoiesis, or AML-related mouse modelspreferred Commitment tocareful record-keeping, reproducibility, and team-based research Appointment Details: Located inHershey, PA, with convenient access to Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and New York Application Instructions: Upload aCVandcover letterdescribing research experience and interests in the application portal Email copies toAsharma@pennstatehealth.psu.edu For questions or application issues, contact theDr. Arati Sharma, atAsharma@pennstatehealth.psu.edu BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. 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