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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

A postdoctoral scholar position is immediately available in the lab of Dr. Reyad Elbarbary at the Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation in Hershey, PA.

Dr. Elbarbary’s lab combines basic RNA biology and translational musculoskeletal research (relevant publications include Khajuria el al . Bone 2020; Le Bleu et al . Anal Biochem 2017; Elbarbary et al. Science 2017; Elbarbary et al . Genes Dev 2017, Elbarbary et al. Science 2016).  

The lab’s primary focus is to identify roles of non-coding RNAs as well as RNA processing mechanisms in bone regeneration, and to define molecular mechanisms that underpin impaired bone repair in different disease models including obesity/type 2 diabetes. Investigating innovative roles of immune cells in the homeostasis of musculoskeletal tissues is another growing research line in the lab. 

Research in Dr. Elbarbary’s lab utilizes cell culture, mouse models, and human clinical samples. The lab employs state-of-the-art techniques in the fields of RNA biology, bone biology, and osteoimmunology.  

We are seeking creative, career-driven candidates to join our group. Candidates must hold a PhD. A Strong publication record and significant experimental training in molecular biology and biochemistry are required. Experience in genetic mouse models, bone biology, obesity or diabetes murine models, immunology, or bioinformatics is a plus. 

Dr. Elbarbary’s lab is a part of the Center for Orthopaedic Research and Translational Science (CORTS) in PSCOM. The successful candidate will benefit from the collaborative scientific environment in CORTS as well as the technical expertise of its members.  

This is a limited-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire.  

Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University polices. 

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