Postdoctoral Scholar - Makova Lab job opportunity at Pennsylvania State University.



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Pennsylvania State University Postdoctoral Scholar - Makova Lab
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loacation Penn State University Park, United States Of America
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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, see  Notice to Out of State Applicants . 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 SPECIFICS The research laboratory of Dr. Kateryna Makova in the Department of Biology at The Pennsylvania State University has an opening for a Postdoctoral Scholar to study mammalian genome evolution. Candidates with an interest in the comparative analysis of telomere-to-telomere genomes, non-canonical DNA (i.e., non-B DNA), and sex chromosomes are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will join an established dynamic group with a strong record of funding and publications (see our latest papers in Nature , Science Advances , Nucleic Acids Research , Genome Biology ). The candidate will work in a highly collaborative interdisciplinary environment and will have an opportunity to validate their computational findings in an experimental laboratory. We are part of the Center for Medical Genomics and the Center for Computational Biology and Bioinformatic s. We have strong links to Penn State College of Medicine and computational biologists from the Galaxy team . Penn State is a vibrant scientific community with strengths in bioinformatics, computational genomics, statistics, molecular evolution, and population genetics. Our location in State College, Pennsylvania, is known for excellent schools, affordable living, and numerous opportunities for outdoor activities.   Education and Experience A Ph.D. in Biology or a related field is required, and experience in the analysis of next-generation sequencing data, whole-genome alignments, and assemblies is preferred. Candidates should be familiar with computational biology techniques and scientific programming. Prior experience with cloud and/or high-performance computing is a bonus.   Additional Information The start date is flexible, with spring or summer 2026 start dates preferred. Interested applicants should submit a single pdf including a one-page cover letter justifying interest in our lab, a CV, three representative publications, and contact information of three referees. All questions can be directed to Dr. Kateryna Makova at makovakateryna@gmail.com .   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.   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

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