What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Scholar (Rasgon Lab) position at The Pennsylvania State University?
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Rasgon Laboratory in the College of Agricultural Sciences at The Pennsylvania State University has multiple funded projects on mosquito-virus interactions, the use of viruses as genetic manipulation tools, the use of these techniques to investigate vector-pathogen interactions, and development of new genetic engineering technologies for arthropods and fish (zebrafish). We are looking for up to 5 postdoctoral researchers to lead these projects. This is a 100% research, 48 week appointment. This is a one-year appointment, with an additional year possible pending performance and funding availability.
Responsibilities: Postdocs will lead the projects, including performing experiments, provide guidance and mentoring for undergraduates and graduate students, data analysis, manuscript writing, data integrity, and obtaining additional funding.
Education and Experience: Must have a PhD in Entomology, molecular biology or related field, and must have experience with one or more of the following techniques and technical areas: Mosquitoes, infecting mosquitoes with pathogens, CRISPR and other genetic manipulation techniques, molecular biology, virology, microbiology. The successful candidate must have completed all degree requirements by the appointment date.
Application Requirements: Application letter, CV, names and contact information of 3 references.
Successful completion of a standard background check will be required in accordance with University policies.
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