Post-Doctoral Fellow - Aird Lab

Clear Destination Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wistar Institute in Philadelphia invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Aird Lab, focusing on cellular metabolism and cell cycle regulation in cancer, with collaborations across Penn and Temple University.

Candidates should have a PhD or MD/PhD (or be nearing completion), with at least one first-author publication. Experience with mouse cancer models is preferred in this vibrant and well-funded lab environment.

Qualifications

• PhD or MD/PhD (or equivalent) required or near completion.
• At least one first-author peer-reviewed publication.
• Experience with standard molecular and cellular biology techniques; mouse cancer models preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and lead experiments in metabolism and cell cycle regulation in cancer.
• Collaborate with internal and external groups to drive project progress and publications.

Education

PhD or MD/PhD

Job description

A Postdoctoral Fellow position is available for a highly motivated and productive applicant in the laboratory of Dr. Katherine Aird. The Aird Lab studies the intersection of cellular metabolism and cell cycle regulation in cancer. The lab has a strong commitment to the success of its lab members, is well-funded, and has a vibrant and high-energy research environment. The lab has multiple collaborations both within The Wistar Institute and externally, including at the University of Pennsylvania and Temple University, providing a rich and interdisciplinary training environment.

Candidates should be recent recipients of PhD or MD/PhD (or equivalent) degree or close to obtaining a doctoral degree and must have at least one first author peer reviewed publication. Necessary research skills include standard molecular and cellular biology techniques. Prior experience in mouse models, especially cancer-related, is preferred but not required.

• A 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, an outline of potential postdoctoral research projects, and the candidate's career goals.
• Names and contact information for at least 3 references to [e-mail].