Assistant Research Professor

the Pennsylvania State University are seeking a qualified and motivated individual to fill an Assistant Research Professor position to lead in vivo studies in dual-switch selection gene drives. This position will play a key role in advancing the in vivo delivery, efficacy, and safety of candidate dual-switch selection drives. Requirements and Qualifications: Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering or a related field by the time of appointment and strong hands-on expertise in in vivo mouse handling and tumor models. Candidates with additional expertise in one or more of the following are especially encouraged to apply: cell and gene therapy, synthetic biology, tyrosine kinase-driven drug resistance, in vivo imaging, and agent-based modeling. The successful applicant needs excellent interpersonal and communication skills and must be able to work across multiple labs, including the Hemann Lab at MIT. Interested applicants should apply online and submit a single PDF file including: (1) a cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) names and addresses of three references. Review of applications will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Additional Information: The position will be in the Biomedical Engineering (BME) Department and affiliated with the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences. The Penn State BME Department and Huck Institutes provide a rich environment in which faculty, postdocs, and graduate and undergraduate students regularly interact and conduct collaborative studies, with access to state-of-the-art core facilities. Assistant Research Professors will have the opportunity to write their own grants and develop independent research directions from the security of an established, R01-funded program. Direct questions regarding the position to Justin Pritch, jrp94@psu.edu . 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 wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page . (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.) To apply, visit https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-University-Park/Assistant-Research-Professor--Penn-State-Biomedical-Engineering_REQ_0000082681-2?q=REQ_0000082681