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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
A Postdoctoral Scholar position in Microbial Genomics of Foodborne Pathogens is available in the laboratory of Dr. Edward Dudley at The Pennsylvania State University. This is a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) funded position. The candidate will generate genome sequences of food and environmental bacteria as part of the FDA's GenomeTrakr program. Other requirements include curating and uploading data to the FDA, and participation in monthly phone calls and face-to-face project reports. Opportunities exist for this individual to develop independent projects in collaboration with the FDA, Pennsylvania Department of Health, and other GenomeTrakr participants in the areas of bacterial genomics as it relates to public health. The Dudley group is one of several labs in the Department of Food Science applying tools of molecular biology and genomics in food safety research. Penn State has excellent core facilities including genomics, proteomics, mass spectrometry, and metabolomics, and the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences maintains a campus-wide culture of excellence in microbiology, genomics, and microbiome research.
Education and Experience:
The candidate should have a Ph.D. with a strong background in microbiology and experience with microbial infectious disease agents. Leadership skills and a willingness to leverage expertise in collaborative projects with graduate students and postdoctoral fellows are expected.
Application Requirements:
Interested candidates should submit a CV, a letter summarizing research interests and career goals, and contact information for three references to https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-University-Park/Postdoctoral-Scholar-Microbial-Genomics_REQ_0000033072.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
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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.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
A Postdoctoral Scholar position in Microbial Genomics of Foodborne Pathogens is available in the laboratory of Dr. Edward Dudley at The Pennsylvania State University. This is a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) funded position. The candidate will generate genome sequences of food and environmental bacteria as part of the FDA's GenomeTrakr program. Other requirements include curating and uploading data to the FDA, and participation in monthly phone calls and face-to-face project reports. Opportunities exist for this individual to develop independent projects in collaboration with the FDA, Pennsylvania Department of Health, and other GenomeTrakr participants in the areas of bacterial genomics as it relates to public health. The Dudley group is one of several labs in the Department of Food Science applying tools of molecular biology and genomics in food safety research. Penn State has excellent core facilities including genomics, proteomics, mass spectrometry, and metabolomics, and the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences maintains a campus-wide culture of excellence in microbiology, genomics, and microbiome research.
Education and Experience:
The candidate should have a Ph.D. with a strong background in microbiology and experience with microbial infectious disease agents. Leadership skills and a willingness to leverage expertise in collaborative projects with graduate students and postdoctoral fellows are expected.
Application Requirements:
Interested candidates should submit a CV, a letter summarizing research interests and career goals, and contact information for three references to https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-University-Park/Postdoctoral-Scholar-Microbial-Genomics_REQ_0000033072.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
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.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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
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Penn State Policies
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University Park, PA
