Research Assistant – Schiffner Lab

The Wistar Institute•Philadelphia, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wistar Institute has an opening for a Research Assistant to join the laboratory of Dr. Torben Schiffner. The Schiffner lab focuses on developing advanced vaccines that induce broadly neutralizing antibodies against highly diverse pathogens, combining AI/machine-learning-assisted computational protein design with deep analysis of antibody responses in vivo to iteratively optimize next-generation immunogens. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
Strong understanding of laboratory procedures.
Excellent technical skills.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Protein expression in mammalian cells.
Protein purification.
Biophysical characterization (SDS-PAGE, surface plasmon resonance, biolayer interferometry, SEC-MALS).

Responsibilities

Developing advanced vaccines that induce broadly neutralizing antibodies against highly diverse pathogens.
Combining AI/machine-learning-assisted computational protein design with deep analysis of antibody responses in vivo to iteratively optimize next-generation immunogens.
Conducting cutting-edge collaborative research.
Working independently as well as part of a team.