Postdoctoral Scholar

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please to complete the. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please to complete the Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete .Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see . This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.POSITION SPECIFICSThe Davenport Lab at The Pennsylvania State University is recruiting a Postdoctoral Scholar to work on the integration of host gene expression and microbiome data. We are looking for a scientist who is excited about the physiological mechanisms that link microbial abundance along the gut to host genetic variation. The selected scientist will contribute to data analysis of multi-omics data and manuscript writing. As such, we seek applicants with diverse and strong quantitative backgrounds, with necessary skills being in RNA-seq analysis, microbiome analysis, high-dimensional data analysis and statistics, and scientific writing.Education and Experience: Successful applicants will have a Ph.D. in Biology, or a related field, strong writing skills, the ability to work independently and collaboratively.Additional Information:To apply, please send (1) cover letter, (2) CV, (3) statement of research interests/experiences, (4) names and contact information for three references. All of the above should be compiled into a single pdf document and submitted through the Penn State online portal. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Funding is available for one year with the possibility of additional years pending satisfactory progress.BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCESEmployment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.BENEFITSPenn 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 ourCAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 8, 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 .EEO IS THE LAWPenn 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 --3.The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.