Staff Scientist – Aird Lab

advanced cellular and molecular biology, with a strong focus on mechanistic investigation. Strong candidates will have a track record of independently driving high-impact projects, evidenced by publications and funding, and a willingness to learn and integrate new biological fields and techniques.

Candidates should have a PhD (or equivalent) degree and a minimum of 3 years of post-doctoral experience and demonstrate a track record of first author as well as collaborative publications in the biomedical sciences.

Interested individuals should complete the application through our Wistar Careers page. In addition, send their CV, including a list of publications and manuscripts in preparation; a one-page cover letter detailing your scientific interest in the lab and career goals; and names and contact information for at least 3 references to kaird@wistar.org.

The Wistar Institute is located in the University City area of Philadelphia, in the heart of the University of Pennsylvania Campus. Wistar provides resources to its faculty and staff that enable them to conduct cutting edge collaborative research and provides for outstanding intellectual environments and state-of-the-art facilities. Research discoveries conducted at Wistar have led to the development of vaccines; the identification of genes associated with cancers; and the development of many other significant research technologies and tools.

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

For more information about The Wistar Institute visit our website at www.wistar.org.