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Postdoctoral Scholar - Surgery/Colorectal Surgery

The Pennsylvania State University
remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, Hershey
Feb 03, 2026
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. 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 Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Surgery, Division of Colorectal Surgery is seeking a full-time Post Doctoral Scholar to work on campus in Hershey, PA. A successful candidate will have a demonstrated interest in inflammatory bowel disease research. They will be responsible for performing a variety of job duties, including: Immunohistochemical analysis of human intestinal tissue segments Establishing and maintaining 3D intestinal epithelial organoid cultures Developing differentiated human intestinal monolayer systems derived from organoid cultures as an experimental modality Detailed analysis of epithelial monolayers using confocal microscopy Propagation of bacteria and probiotics to assess integrity of epithelial barrier Developing hypotheses, writing manuscripts and grant proposals, presenting research both on campus and at national/international conferences. Providing mentorship to graduate students and staff in the lab. Experience/Education Guidelines: Prospective candidates holding a PhD degree in Biomedical Sciences or a related field are eligible to apply. Life sciences (Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, etc.) PhDs with computational experience are also eligible for this position. PhD candidates who submitted their doctoral thesis can also apply. Experience in assessing intestinal epithelial barrier function, confocal microscopy and bacterial culturing is preferred but not required for the position. 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 ourBenefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral 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. 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