Postdoctoral Scholar - Biomedical Engineering

Postdoctoral Scholar - Biomedical Engineering The Pennsylvania State University remote work United States, Pennsylvania, University Park 201 Old Main (Show on map) Feb 10, 2026 APPLICATION

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POSITION SPECIFICS

The Hancock Lab in the Department of Biomedical Engineering is seeking to fill multiple Postdoctoral Scholar positions. Scholars will apply single-molecule microscopy, biochemical and biophysical approaches to understanding bidirectional transport by kinesin and dynein motor proteins, and the dynamics of microtubule polymerization, and/or the mechanism of cellulase and PETase enzymes.

We are a cohesive, multidisciplinary lab encompassing students and postdocs from bioengineering, physiology, cell biology and biophysics. For more information, visit our website: https://sites.psu.edu/hancocklab/. Qualified individuals will hold a Ph.D. by the time of appointment in Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Biophysics, Biomedical Sciences, or a related scientific field. Interested candidates should apply online and submit a resume that includes a list of education, publications, and work experience. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Direct questions regarding the position to William Hancock (woh1@psu.edu), Professor of Biomedical Engineering.

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