Staff Scientist - Montaner Lab

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 NCI-designated Ellen and Ronald Caplan Cancer Center together with the Vaccine and Immunotherapy Center at The Wistar Institute are seeking a Cancer Immunotherapy Staff Scientist to join the laboratory of Dr. Luis Montaner. The Montaner lab has an HIV cure-directed research program.
The laboratory focuses on:
• Gene-modified NK cells
• Cell death pathway regulation
• Latency reversal
• Regulation Interferon-alpha versus Interferon-beta, Type-I signaling
Ph.D. or equivalent degree required. Three plus years of postdoctoral training, along with a strong publication record in HIV research and cellular immunology, usually evidenced by a minimum of two to three primary-authored, refereed publications in high-quality journals is required.
Candidate should have superior research skills and the ability to conduct assigned research with minimal supervision, demonstrating leadership in immunology, virology, and molecular/cellular biology with the ability to supervise others. Experience with bioinformatics, microscopy, cellular immunology, HIV, and flow cytometry is required. It is anticipated that a Staff Scientist will contribute to the intellectual activity of the laboratory through assistance with the writing of grants and publications and participation in seminars. Interested candidates should apply online and include a CV and full publication list, summary of previous research and contact information of three referees.
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.
We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.
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