NSF NCEMS - Huck Institutes Researcher
The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, United States
Position Details
Job Title:
Researcher
Location:
University Park, PA
Department:
NCEMS COLLEGE / UNIT: Huck
Position Overview
The Huck Institutes of The Life Sciences (The Huck) and the U.S. National Science Foundation National Synthesis Center for Emergence in the Molecular and Cellular Sciences (NCEMS) seek to hire a Researcher to support and advance NCEMS's mission of catalyzing and conducting community‑scale synthesis in the molecular and cellular sciences through research and externally facing activities.
This is a non‑tenure‑line, term appointment funded by NCEMS, with an initial appointment of 1 year, renewable contingent upon satisfactory performance and continued funding.
The successful candidate will contribute to a dynamic and collaborative research environment and will work closely with both internal and external faculty, students, and partners.
Term length will be discussed during the interview process; continuation beyond the term will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.
Responsibilities
Advance the NCEMS mission through support of community‑scale synthesis research and training of the next generation of data‑savvy scientists
Coordinate project activities, timelines, and deliverables
Analyze data and prepare technical reports, manuscripts, and presentations/workshops
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across NCEMS
Assist with mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, as appropriate
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Biosciences, Plant Sciences, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field
Demonstrated experience in computational biology, bioinformatics, AI‑driven biological data analysis, and scalable open‑science research infrastructure and training
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with externally funded projects
Track record of publications and/or technical reports
Experience with proposal development
Ability to work in interdisciplinary and collaborative environments
Experience developing and delivering trainings and workshops tailored to specific scientific communities
Application Instructions
Applicants must submit:
A cover letter describing relevant experience and interests
A current curriculum vitae (CV)
Contact information for three professional references
Applications must be submitted electronically through Penn State's employment system.
Background Checks
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.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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.
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Job Title:
Researcher
Location:
University Park, PA
Department:
NCEMS COLLEGE / UNIT: Huck
Position Overview
The Huck Institutes of The Life Sciences (The Huck) and the U.S. National Science Foundation National Synthesis Center for Emergence in the Molecular and Cellular Sciences (NCEMS) seek to hire a Researcher to support and advance NCEMS's mission of catalyzing and conducting community‑scale synthesis in the molecular and cellular sciences through research and externally facing activities.
This is a non‑tenure‑line, term appointment funded by NCEMS, with an initial appointment of 1 year, renewable contingent upon satisfactory performance and continued funding.
The successful candidate will contribute to a dynamic and collaborative research environment and will work closely with both internal and external faculty, students, and partners.
Term length will be discussed during the interview process; continuation beyond the term will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.
Responsibilities
Advance the NCEMS mission through support of community‑scale synthesis research and training of the next generation of data‑savvy scientists
Coordinate project activities, timelines, and deliverables
Analyze data and prepare technical reports, manuscripts, and presentations/workshops
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across NCEMS
Assist with mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, as appropriate
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Biosciences, Plant Sciences, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field
Demonstrated experience in computational biology, bioinformatics, AI‑driven biological data analysis, and scalable open‑science research infrastructure and training
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with externally funded projects
Track record of publications and/or technical reports
Experience with proposal development
Ability to work in interdisciplinary and collaborative environments
Experience developing and delivering trainings and workshops tailored to specific scientific communities
Application Instructions
Applicants must submit:
A cover letter describing relevant experience and interests
A current curriculum vitae (CV)
Contact information for three professional references
Applications must be submitted electronically through Penn State's employment system.
Background Checks
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.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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.
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