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Staff Scientist – Aird Lab

The Wistar Institute

#Research #PhD #Molecular Biology #Cancer Biology #Laboratory Research #Cellular Biology #Scientific Publications #Biomedical Sciences #Metabolism

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The Staff Scientist will support the Aird Laboratory by conducting mechanistic research on how cancer cells integrate metabolism and cell cycle states. They are expected to independently drive high-impact projects and collaborate on biomedical research initiatives.

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Candidates must hold a PhD or equivalent degree with a minimum of 3 years of post-doctoral experience. A strong track record of first-author and collaborative publications in the biomedical sciences is required.

postgraduate degreeProject managementData analysisScientific researchMolecular biologyCellular biologyMetabolic pathwaysMechanistic cancer biologyCell cycleTumor progressionTherapy responseImmune interactions

Job description

A Staff Scientist position is available at the Wistar Institute to support the Aird Laboratory.
The Aird Lab studies how cancer cells integrate metabolism and cell cycle states to drive tumor progression, therapy response, and immune interactions.
Our work has uncovered fundamental links between metabolic pathways and cell fate decisions.
Candidates with a strong interest in mechanistic cancer biology projects are encouraged to apply.
Candidates must have significant expertise in both basic and advanced cellular and molecular biology, with a strong focus on mechanistic investigation.
Strong candidates will have a track record of independently driving high-impact projects, evidenced by publications and funding, and a willingness to learn and integrate new biological fields and techniques.
Candidates should have a PhD (or equivalent) degree and a minimum of 3 years of post-doctoral experience and demonstrate a track record of first author as well as collaborative publications in the biomedical sciences.
Interested individuals should complete the application through this page.
In addition we request you send your CV including a list of publications and manuscripts in preparation, a one-page cover letter detailing the reason for their scientific interest in the lab and career goals, as well as names and contact information for at least 3 references to kaird@wistar.org.
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 for outstanding intellectual environments and state-of-the-art facilities.
Research discoveries conducted at Wistar have led to the development of vaccines; the identification of genes associated with cancers; and the development of many other significant research technologies and tools.
We offer a competitive salary and an 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.

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