Research Areas of Interest We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas: • Mucosal immunology and epithelial biology • Aging biology, tissue regeneration, balance between stem cell recruitment and aging • Host-pathogen interactions and infectious disease models • Tumorigenesis, paligenosis, and tumor-microenvironment interactions • Organoid, assembloid, or advanced tissue modeling systems • Molecular pathways regulating inflammation, immune signaling, or cellular stress responses Responsibilities • Design, execute, and interpret independent research projects • Apply molecular, cellular, and systems biology approaches to mechanistic questions • Utilize advanced model systems including organoids and in vivo disease models • Generate high-quality, reproducible data suitable for publication in leading peer-reviewed journals • Prepare manuscripts and contribute to grant development • Present findings at laboratory meetings and national/international conferences • Mentor graduate students and junior trainees as appropriate Required Qualifications • PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree in immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, cancer biology, aging biology, or related discipline • Strong publication record in peer-reviewed scientific journals • Demonstrated expertise in molecular and cellular biology techniques • Evidence of scientific independence and critical thinking • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment Preferred Qualifications • Experience with organoid systems or advanced 3D culture models • Experience with infection biology or immune signaling pathways • Experience with in vivo disease models • Strong quantitative, imaging, or computational analysis skills BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES BENEFITS For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. POSITION SPECIFICS The Mills and Mysorekar Laboratories in the Department of Medicine / Molecular and Precision Medicine at Penn State College of Medicine invite applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar to join a highly collaborative team and translational research programs focused on mucosal biology, aging, infectious diseases, and cancer-associated tissue remodeling.