Staff Scientist – Aird Lab

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 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 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 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 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 offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits more information about The Wistar Institute visit our website .