Post-Doctoral Fellow – Aird Lab
About The Position
A Postdoctoral Fellow position is available for highly motivated and productive applicants in the laboratory of Dr. Katherine Aird. The Aird Lab studies the intersection of cellular metabolism and cell cycle regulation in cancer. The lab has a strong commitment to the success of its lab members, is well-funded, and has a vibrant and high-energy research environment. The lab has multiple collaborations both within The Wistar Institute and externally, including at the University of Pennsylvania and Temple University, providing a rich and interdisciplinary training environment. Candidates should be recent recipients of PhD or MD/PhD (or equivalent) degree or close to obtaining a doctoral degree and must have at least one first author peer reviewed publication. Necessary research skills include standard molecular and cellular biology techniques. Prior experience in mouse models, especially cancer-related, is preferred but not required. 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 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 outstanding intellectual environments and state-of-the-art facilities. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package. For more information about The Wistar Institute visit our website at www.wistar.org. It is the policy of the Institute to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, citizenship, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), pregnancy, caregiver status, domestic or sexual violence victim status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or on the basis of genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, with respect to all terms and conditions of employment.
Requirements
- recent recipients of PhD or MD/PhD (or equivalent) degree or close to obtaining a doctoral degree
- must have at least one first author peer reviewed publication
- Necessary research skills include standard molecular and cellular biology techniques
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in mouse models, especially cancer-related
Benefits
- competitive salary
- excellent benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
