Postdoctoral Scholar - Bharti Lab
 The Pennsylvania State University | |
remote work
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 United States, Pennsylvania, University Park | |
| 201 Old Main (Show on map) | |
 Aug 18, 2026 | |
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the termlengthdiscussed willbebasedonuniversityneed,performance,and/oravailabilityoffunding.POSITION SPECIFICS TheBharti labatThe Pennsylvania State University, in theDepartment of Biologyand theCenter for Infectious Disease Dynamics, is recruiting multiple highly motivatedPostdoctoral Scholarsto conduct research for an NIH-NSF funded project on human health, movement, and infectious diseases. The project focuses on the transmission dynamics and spatial trajectory of measles and Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as well as the environmental factors that contribute to spillover of Ebola. Successful applicants will have experience inone of the following:
And some command ofat least twoof the following:
Creative, interdisciplinary thinkers interested in human health and infectious diseases research are encouraged to apply. Applicants with combined backgrounds of natural science and social science or quantitative training will be considered favorably. These positions are 100% research, no teaching with potential for growth into postdoctoral leadership positions within Penn State's CIDD. Relocation to Penn State is required, remote work is not permitted. Salary follows published NIH postdoctoral pay scale. We are a small, productive, fun lab with a history of placing postdocs into successful careers in academia, government, industry, and humanitarian organizations. Education and Experience Completed Ph.D. degree in Biology, Epidemiology, Ecology, or a related field required. Application Requirements All application materials must be submitted electronically. Please provide:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Ability to start soon is preferred. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Please send questions tonita@psu.eduand explore our lab atwww.humidlab.com. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES 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 well-being.For more detailed information, please visit ourBenefits 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. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines | |