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Part-Time Research Associate

The Pennsylvania State University
remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, University Park
201 Old Main (Show on map)
Aug 20, 2025
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. 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 login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants. 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. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS Professors Stephen Benkovic and Vivek Kapur seek applicants for a part-time Research Associate for an innovative collaborative research program between the Benkovic Lab and the Kapur Lab. The position offers a unique opportunity to engage in cutting-edge drug discovery research while maintaining work-life flexibility through a 20-hour per week schedule. Our interdisciplinary team is developing novel boron-containing small molecule compounds targeting various neurological, respiratory and gastrointestinal disorders as well as infectious diseases. The position offers access to state-of-the-art facilities, opportunities for scientific publications and conference presentations and the opportunity to contribute to high-impact research while maintaining professional engagement in an academic setting. Job duties to include: Design and execute independent laboratory research Develop biochemical and cellular screening assays Conduct structure-activity relationship analysis Perform cell culture experiments Mentor graduate students Contribute to manuscript preparation Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies: PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Biology or related field At least 2 years of postdoctoral research experience demonstrating independence Strong background in organic chemistry/biochemistry Extensive cell culture and assay development experience Record of peer-reviewed publications Excellent communication skills Experience with boron chemistry, SAR analysis, computational chemistry and drug discovery research Work Hours 20 hours per week part-time Compensation: The starting rate for this job is $23.00 per hour. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 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. 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. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines