Research in the Liang Lab focuses on understanding the basic principles of cellular processes to answer key questions in cancer development and viral infectious disease. The Liang lab has an opening for a Post-Doctoral Fellow to study stem cell biology in colitis and lymphoblastic leukemia using state-of-the-art techniques such as 3D platform and respective animal models; and dissecting the molecular mechanisms of virus-host interaction and their translational application. The Liang lab is a multi-disciplinary and highly interactive team.
The successful candidate will be expected to conduct independent and challenging research and work in a highly collaborative manner. Projects will discover potential new targets to guide the personalized treatment of devastating human cancers of unmet need.
For more information on the Liang lab, please visit: https://www.wistar.org/our-scientists/chengyu-liang/
Recent PhD graduates from related fields with a record of peer-reviewed publications, strong laboratory experience including penetrating knowledge of molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, immunology, or related disciplines are encouraged to apply. Candidates who have demonstrated the ability to complete complex research projects will be considered. Prior experience with 3D culture, infection model, mice experiments and bioinformatics skills preferred.
In addition to the online application, please submit a curriculum vitae and contact details of three references to Dr. Chengyu Liang, [email protected].
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 for outstanding intellectual environments and state-of-the-art facilities.
We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.
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