APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: + CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process (https://pennstateoffice365.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/KnowledgeBaseArticlesSharing/EfiwgKReZ4VAjprFZPKWUm0Bq\_sU3KzTmERfpryq0esPKQ) . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. + CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. (https://pennstateoffice365.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/KnowledgeBaseArticlesSharing/Eeys15Xva4hFokHVtbP1eGIB5i1WFLc-J3k9KHgrFYZ7mg) Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. + If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants (https://hr.psu.edu/sites/hr/files/Application\_Process\_for\_External\_Applications\_Non-Penn\_State\_Employees\_.pdf) . JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Dr. Troy Sutton's Laboratory at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Scholar to pursue cutting-edge research on airborne transmission of influenza and SARS-CoV-2 viruses. In parallel, the candidate will also develop and evaluate vaccines against these pathogens in animal models. The candidate will be responsible for writing proposals and publications, and training students and technical staff. The candidate is required to have a Ph.D. and must have experience in some of the following techniques: molecular virology, molecular biology, virus and cell culture, DNA/RNA/protein techniques and work with BSL2 pathogens. Experience working with animal models of infectious disease is valued but is not required. The successful candidate must possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication (both oral and written) skills. The candidate will perform research under both biosafety level 2 and 3 enhanced conditions and will be required to pass an FBI background check. This position is located at the Penn State campus in University Park, PA, and is a limited term position for one year from the date of hire with excellent possibility of re-funding. The candidate must be able to provide evidence that all requirements have been met for completion of a Ph.D. prior to the effective date of hire. To apply, please submit a letter of application describing research interests and professional goals, as well as a CV and contact information for three references. 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 (https://police.psu.edu/annual-security-reports) . Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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 (https://affirmativeaction.psu.edu/files/2022/01/Federal-Contractors-Labor-Law-Poster.pdf) PA State Labor Law Poster Affirmative Action (https://policy.psu.edu/policies/hr11) Penn State Policies Copyright Information (https://www.psu.edu/copyright-information) Hotlines University Park, PA