Call for New Faculty (Open Rank) for the Center for Advanced Therapeutics in the Broad Areas of Immune Oncology, Autoimmunity or B-Cell Biology

The Wistar Institute•Philadelphia, PA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Wistar Institute is a world leader in early-stage discovery science in the areas of cancer, immunology, and infectious disease. Wistar is committed to accelerating research advances from bench to bedside through brilliant science and distinctive approaches to collaboration among scientific investigators and academic and industry partners. Wistar’s dynamic environment supports the advancement of discoveries that will change the future of human health.The Wistar Institute is seeking outstanding faculty candidates in the new Center for Advanced Therapeutics (CAT) to bridge foundational discovery research in immunology, epigenetics, cancer and autoimmunity with new therapeutic approaches. Candidates at the Assistant, Associate and full Professor rank will be considered.We are seeking highly accomplished, motivated and collaborative investigators to lead academic research programs focusing on problems in immune-oncology, autoimmunity, B-cell biology or immune epigenetics to complement ongoing research programs at The Wistar Institute. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD or MD/PhD with demonstrated research accomplishments in immune biology of cancer, autoimmunity, or epigenetics and a strong interest in a therapeutic development of basic research. This may include accomplishments in academic publications and bio/pharma industry experience. The successful candidate is expected to establish an independent, externally funded research program and actively pursue grant support to sustain and grow their laboratory. A strong publication record demonstrating impactful research and scientific leadership will be critical for success in this role.The Wistar Institute is an exceptional institute for advancing a career in research. It is among the most accomplished U.S. institutes in the areas of translational vaccine/biologic research. The Wistar Institute is the nation’s first independent biomedical research Institute with long-standing NCI Cancer Center designation. It has a strong technology transfer focus for biomedical research. The Institute offers a highly competitive start-up package in addition to an outstanding and interactive collaborative research environment.The Institute offers a state-of-the-art vivarium and access to outstanding core facilities in proteomics and metabolomics, genomics, microscopy, high-throughput molecular screening, spatial transcriptomics, medicinal chemistry, bioinformatics, flow cytometry, and humanized mouse models, among others. The Institute’s location is in the University City area of Philadelphia, PA and is adjacent to the campuses of the University of Pennsylvania, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and Drexel University, providing an exceptional work environment for vigorous academic and clinical collaborations. Wistar is a very attractive destination for training opportunities for undergraduate, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows.Applications will be reviewed as received and will be accepted until the position is filled. To ensure timely consideration, applications will be reviewed using a rolling format. The application should include: a curriculum vitae, a summary of past and future research interests (no more than 3 pages), and history of accomplishments, talks and research funding support (as applicable). Applications (submitted as a single PDF) should be sent by e-mail to: Maria Colelli, Faculty Search Coordinator, ([email protected]), The Wistar Institute, 3601 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104.

Requirements

PhD or MD/PhD
Demonstrated research accomplishments in immune biology of cancer, autoimmunity, or epigenetics
Strong interest in a therapeutic development of basic research.
Accomplishments in academic publications and bio/pharma industry experience.
Strong publication record demonstrating impactful research and scientific leadership

Responsibilities

Lead academic research programs focusing on problems in immune-oncology, autoimmunity, B-cell biology or immune epigenetics to complement ongoing research programs at The Wistar Institute.
Establish an independent, externally funded research program.
Actively pursue grant support to sustain and grow their laboratory.