Postdoctoral Scholar - Penn State Biomedical Engineering
Core
Lead in vivo mouse studies at the interface of evolution, synthetic biology, and targeted therapy to develop selection gene drives that partner with standard-of-care therapies to overcome drug resistance.
Role type
Postdoctoral Scholar (Research Scientist)
Builds
Regulated gene therapy programs (selection gene drives) for NIH-funded research
Domain
Biomedical Engineering / Synthetic Biology / Oncology
Required skills
mouse tumor models, in vivo techniques (IP, IV, SC injections, oral gavage), modern molecular biology, xenograft models (CDX, PDX, syngeneic), in vivo imaging (IVIS, micro-CT), pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, toxicology
Preferred skills
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Technologies
IVIS, micro-CT
Responsibilities
Design and execute efficacy and safety studies across various mouse models; perform intravenous vector delivery; conduct pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic, and toxicology cohorts
Seniority
Postdoctoral (Early-career Researcher)