Visiting Scientist - Price Lab
The Wistar Institute•Philadelphia, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
A Visiting Scientist position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Alexander Price at The Wistar Institute. The Price lab investigates cellular RNA processing events hijacked by tumor-causing viruses. Example research projects include investigating how viruses regulate expression of their own genes temporally and spatially within an infected cell, and ways in which viruses evade detection by the cellular innate immune system.
Requirements
- Ph.D. degree (or close to completion)
- At least one first author peer-reviewed publication
- Strong background in molecular biology techniques
Nice To Haves
- Experience with RNA sequencing
- Experience with third generation long-read sequencing technologies (Oxford Nanopore)
- Experience with confocal microscopy
- Previous experience utilizing human viruses
- Strong interest in gene regulation
- Strong interest in RNA biology
- Strong interest in RNA/Protein interactions
- Strong interest in fluorescent microscopy
- Strong interest in sequencing technologies
- Strong interest in molecular virology
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Excellent benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
