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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

A Researcher position is available starting immediately in the Zarnescu laboratory in the Department of Cellular and Molecular Physiology at Penn State College of Medicine, in Hershey, PA. We research RNA based mechanisms and metabolism in aging and neurodegeneration (e.g., amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and dementias) using Drosophila, cell-based models and patient tissues. A major focus of the laboratory is to identify changes in translation and cellular metabolism using genetically encoded tools in various experimental models (e.g., Coyne et al, Cell Reports 2017; Manzo et al, eLife 2019; Lehmkuhl et al, Acta Neuropathologica Comm 2021, Godfrey et al, Acta Neuropathologica Comm 2023). The successful applicant is expected to have experience and a record of accomplishments in one or more of the following areas: Drosophila genetics, molecular and cellular approaches (e.g., cloning, RNA/protein isolation, immunoprecipitations, immunofluorescence), cellular metabolism (e.g., mitochondrial biology) and/or behavioral assays. This position is designed for an individual with 4-5 years of postdoctoral experience, an excellent record of publication who is seeking 2-3 additional years of training before achieving full research independence. To achieve this goal, the successful individual will have the ability to submit their own grants in addition to collaborating with the PI on grant submissions.

Job responsibilities including:

1) Planning, designing and performing experiments in consultation with the principal investigator.

2) Compiling and analyzing data using advanced statistical methods.

3) Support the PI in mentoring trainees in the laboratory.

4) Maintaining research data in laboratory notebook, writing summary reports and communicating findings to principal investigator and the laboratory group.

5) Preparing manuscripts and grant submissions.

Qualified candidate should possess a master's degree or its equivalent, or be an active candidate for a terminal degree, in an academic field related to their research.

This is a limited-term non-tenure line position funded for one year from date of hire, with possibility of refunding.

Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University polices.

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