Postdoctoral Scholar
 The Pennsylvania State University | |
remote work
| |
 United States, Pennsylvania, Hershey | |
 Oct 07, 2025 | |
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the termlengthdiscussed willbebasedonuniversityneed,performance,and/oravailabilityoffunding.POSITION SPECIFICS Two postdoctoral scholar positions are immediately available in the lab of Dr. Reyad Elbarbary at the Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA. We are seeking creative, career-driven candidates to join our group. Dr. Elbarbary's lab combines basic RNA biology and translational musculoskeletal research (relevant publications include relevant publications include Khajuria el al. Bone Research 2023; Khajuria el al. JBMR 2023, Khajuria el al. Front Immunol). The lab's primary focus is to identify roles of non-coding RNAs as well as RNA processing mechanisms in bone regeneration, and to define molecular mechanisms that underpin impaired bone repair in different disease models including obesity/type 2 diabetes. Investigating innovative roles of immune cells in the homeostasis of musculoskeletal tissues is another growing research line in the lab. Research in Dr. Elbarbary's lab utilizes cell culture, mouse models, and human clinical samples. The lab employs state-of-the-art techniques in the fields of RNA biology, bone biology, and osteoimmunology. Candidates must have a PhD. A Strong publication record and significant experimental training in molecular biology and biochemistry are required. Experience in genetic mouse models, bone biology, obesity or diabetes murine models, immunology, or bioinformatics is a plus. Dr. Elbarbary's lab is a part of the Center for Orthopaedic Research and Translational Science (CORTS) in PSCOM. The successful candidate will benefit from the collaborative scientific environment in CORTS as well as the technical expertise of its members. 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.BENEFITS Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines | |