Post-Doctoral Fellow - Escolano Lab

Wistar Institute; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

The Wistar Institute in Philadelphia is offering a Postdoctoral Fellow position in the Vaccine & Immunotherapy Center. The role involves conducting innovative research and collaborating with experts in various fields to further vaccine development.

Applicants should possess a PhD or be close to obtaining one, with strong critical thinking and communication skills required. A competitive salary and excellent benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Strong motivation to learn and work in a collaborative environment.
• At least one peer-reviewed publication in a recognized journal.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in the Vaccine & Immunotherapy Center.
• Collaborate with leading experts across various disciplines.
• Receive personalized training as required.

Skills

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Experience in structural biology

Experience in computational protein design

Experience in immunology

Experience with animal models

Education

PhD or equivalent degree

Job description

The Wistar Institute, 3601 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, June 22, 2026 at 4:00 AM

The Wistar Institute has an opening for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to work in the laboratory of Dr. Amelia Escolano in the Vaccine & Immunotherapy Center at The Wistar Institute.

The Escolano Laboratory conducts cutting‑edge research at the interface of basic immunology and translational vaccine development. We use a multi‑disciplinary approach integrating cell and molecular biology, immunology, virology, structural biology, computational design and different animal models of vaccination. Our overarching goal is to elucidate the mechanisms that govern antibody evolution and to accelerate the rational design of next‑generation vaccines. The lab fosters a highly collaborative and dynamic environment, working closely with leading experts across disciplines, and is deeply committed to rigorous training, mentorship and the professional development of its members.

Candidates must have a PhD (or equivalent degree) or be close to obtaining their doctoral degree. Competitive applicants will have strong critical thinking, organizational and communication skills and at least one peer‑reviewed publication in an internationally recognized journal. Experience in the following areas is preferred: structural biology, computational protein design, immunology, animal models. Candidates will receive personalized training as required. Competitive applicants will have strong motivation to learn and to work in a collaborative environment.

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.

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.

The Wistar Institute, 3601 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America