Post-doctoral
Penn State UniversityFerguson Township, Pennsylvania, United States
Posted April 14, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
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.
Job Description
A Postdoctoral Scholar research position in chemical ecology of insect-plant interactions is available in the laboratory of Dr. Monica Kersch-Becker in the Department of Entomology at The Pennsylvania State University. This position will investigate the mechanisms underlying plant–arthropod interactions and examine how environmental factors influence the strength of tritrophic interactions.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in a relevant field
- Hardworking and competent with manuscript writing
- Passion for field, greenhouse, and laboratory work
- Competence with statistical analyses
- Strong writing skills
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Full benefits
- Professional development opportunities
