Postdoctoral Scholar - Davenport
 The Pennsylvania State University | |
remote work
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 Nov 26, 2025 | |
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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. This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the termlengthdiscussed willbebasedonuniversityneed,performance,and/oravailabilityoffunding.POSITION SPECIFICS The 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/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.BENEFITS Penn 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 our Benefits Page. 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. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines | |