The Pennsylvania State University
Postdoctoral Scholar
- United States
- onsite
- Full time
Posted
Free to apply. You’ll finish on the employer’s own site.
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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 Department of Plant Science at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for Postdoctoral Scholars to lead integrative research connecting cereal arbuscular mycorrhizal symbioses and whole-plant physiology with efforts to improve the efficiency, productivity, and sustainability of agroecosystems.
This position is a full-time, term position funded for one year from the date of hire, with the possibility of refunding. This position will be located at Penn State in University Park, State College, PA. The candidate will be required to drive as part of their duties.
Applicants should apply at Penn State’s Job Posting Board, and should upload the following application materials electronically: a curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts, a list of three references, and a cover letter describing their interests and qualifications for the position. Questions can be directed to: Dr. Ruairidh Sawers, Assistant Professor of Plant Response to Abiotic Stress, 204 Tyson Building, University Park, PA 16802; rjs6686@psu.edu.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
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. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral 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.
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