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POSITION at THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY</b>
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A postdoctoral scientist position is available
in the Lab of Prof. Melik C. Demirel. We are
seeking a highly qualified scientist to assist
in the development and design of biologically
inspired materials. The candidate must possess a
PhD degree in biochemistry, biology or molecular
biology with lab experience in Marine Biology.
The candidate must have an excellent track
record of original research (i.e., high impact
publications), and the ability to work as part
of a team (i.e., engineers and materials
scientists). The candidate will be responsible
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The position is for one year, with possibility
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Candidates should send a statement of research
interests, CV and three letters of reference
to: Melik C. Demirel,<a moz-do-not-send="true"
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More information about the lab can be found
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Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and
will be accepted until the position is filled.
Employment will require successful completion of
background check(s) in accordance with
University policies. Penn State is committed to
affirmative action, equal opportunity and the
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<div style="font-family: Consolas; font-size:
medium; ">Melik C. Demirel, Ph.D.</div>
<div style="font-family: Consolas; font-size:
medium; ">Pennsylvania State University</div>
<div style="font-family: Consolas; font-size:
medium; ">Web site: <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://www.personal.psu.edu/mcd18/">http://www.personal.psu.edu/mcd18/</a></div>
<div style="font-family: Consolas; font-size:
medium; ">Google Scholar: <a
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href="http://scholar.google.com/citations?user=AQfMVysAAAAJ">http://scholar.google.com/citations?user=AQfMVysAAAAJ</a></div>
<div style="font-family: Consolas; font-size:
medium; ">Address: 212 EES Bldg, University
Park, PA, 16802</div>
<div style="font-family: Consolas; font-size:
medium; ">Phone: 814-863-2270, Fax: 814-865-9974</div>
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