Postdoctoral Scholar - Kapur Lab/Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences
Penn State UniversityFerguson Township, Pennsylvania, United States
Posted April 29, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
The Kapur Laboratory at Penn State works on the genomics, pathogenesis, diagnostics, and control of mycobacterial and other zoonotic diseases, with a long-standing focus on low- and middle-income country settings.
Job Description
The Kapur Laboratory at Penn State seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar to contribute to laboratory and field components of mycobacterial and zoonotic disease research in low- and middle-income countries. The successful candidate will design, execute, and analyze laboratory and field studies, contribute to assay development and validation, and engage directly with international partners.
Requirements
- PhD in veterinary science, microbiology, immunology, infectious diseases, epidemiology, or a related field
- Strong publication record relative to career stage
- Proficiency in core laboratory or analytical methods for infectious disease research
- Excellent written and oral English
- Willingness to travel internationally
Benefits
- competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being
