The Barbara B. Knowles Ph.D., Endowed Professorship in Cancer Biology and Immune Therapy Research Center for Advanced Therapeutics at The Wistar Institute

The Wistar Institute • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Wistar Institute is seeking an outstanding scientist to fill the newly established Barbara B. Knowles, Ph.D., Endowed Professorship in the Center for Advanced Therapeutics (CAT). This professorship has been established to recognize and honor Dr. Barbara B. Knowles and her pioneering contributions to stem cell biology and tumor immunology while working at The Wistar Institute. Launched in 2025 under the leadership of Dr. Paul Lieberman, Ph.D., the CAT occupies approximately 12,000 square feet of new, state-of-the-art laboratory space on the main Wistar campus in University City, Philadelphia. The center embraces the mission of bridging foundational discovery research in immunology, epigenetics, cancer and autoimmunity with the identification and characterization of novel therapeutic targets in cancer and infectious diseases. The Wistar Institute is a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Basic Cancer Center since 1972, recognized by the NCI with the highest rating of Exceptional three times in a row. As the nation’s first independent biomedical research institute, Wistar is hailed worldwide for groundbreaking discoveries in the areas of cancer, immunology and infectious diseases, with a strong commitment to translational research that created life-saving treatments in vaccines and therapeutic antibodies. The Institute offers state-of-the-art research facilities, a uniquely collaborative and collegial scientific environment, and a highly intellectually stimulating location in close proximity to the campuses of the University of Pennsylvania, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and Drexel University. Accordingly, Wistar is a very attractive destination for training opportunities for undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows.

Requirements

• Outstanding scientist at Full Professor rank
• Demonstrated achievements in the field of cancer and immune biology
• Hold a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D.
• Established track record of scholarly contributions with high-impact publications
• History of sustained extramural funding
• Strong commitment to elucidating novel disease drivers and potential associated vulnerabilities

Responsibilities

• Elucidating novel disease drivers and potential associated vulnerabilities

Benefits

• State-of-the-art research facilities
• Uniquely collaborative and collegial scientific environment
• Highly intellectually stimulating location in close proximity to the campuses of the University of Pennsylvania, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and Drexel University
• Attractive destination for training opportunities for undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees