Assistant Research Professor - BMB (Llinas Lab)

The Pennsylvania State University
remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, University Park
201 Old Main (Show on map)
Aug 05, 2025
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POSITION SPECIFICS Thelaboratory of Prof. Manuel Llinas at The Pennsylvania State Universityseeks an outstanding Assistant Research Professor to work on projects related to transcriptional regulation ofPlasmodium falciparumdevelopment. These projects will focus on the role of ApiAP2 proteins in parasite development, single-cell transcriptional responses to parasite perturbations, and the role of liquid-liquid phase separation in transcription hubs and perturbations to cellular proteostasis Candidates with interest in the following areas of malaria parasitology are strongly encouraged to apply: ApiAP2 protein function, transcriptional regulation, RNA metabolism, gametocytogenesis, or heat shock. Candidates will be expected to lead their own individual projects as well as contributing to collaborative research efforts. Exceptional opportunities are available for highly motivated candidates with strong publication records, regardless of their specific area of expertise. Available position require a doctoral (Ph.D.) degree and several years of postdoctoral experience in a scientific discipline including biology, chemistry, or biochemistry. Applications must be submitted electronically and should include acurriculum vitathat includes a list of publications and a brief statement of research interests and goals. Please also provide contact information for three references that can provide letters of recommendation that will be sent tomanuel@psu.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Dr. Llinas is the Ernest C. Pollard Professor of Biotechnology in the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and Department of Chemistry, and is a member of the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences where he is the co-director of theCenter for Malaria Research(CMaR,http://cmar.psu.edu) and participates in theCenter for Infectious Disease Dynamic(CIDD,http://www.cidd.psu.edu), theCenter for Eukaryotic Gene Regulation(CEGR,https://www.cegr.psu.edu), and the Center for RNA Molecular Biology (https://www.huck.psu.edu/institutes-and-centers/center-for-rna-molecular-biology) For more information about the Llinas lab:http://llinaslab.psu.edu BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. BENEFITS Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. 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