Post-Doctoral Fellow - Liang Lab

Colonial Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Job summary

The Liang Laboratory at The Wistar Institute is seeking highly motivated postdoctoral fellows to join a collaborative research team focused on fundamental cellular mechanisms in cancer and infectious disease, with translational opportunities. Projects include oncogenic addiction mechanisms and host response pathways with therapeutic implications.

Successful candidates will own projects, transition studies from departing trainees, and develop independent research directions within a highly

Qualifications

• PhD in molecular biology, cancer biology, immunology, or a related field.
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Demonstrated ability to design and execute complex research projects.
• Solid background in molecular and cellular biology and/or biochemistry.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of ongoing projects with momentum and transition studies from departing trainees.
• Develop independent research directions and drive innovative projects.
• Collaborate across cancer biology, immunology, and infectious disease research.
• Utilize 3D culture systems, animal models, and interdisciplinary approaches.
• Contribute to a team-oriented, rigorous scientific environment.

Skills

Publication record

Research design

Molecular biology

Cell biology

Education

PhD

Tools

3D culture systems

Organoid models

Viral systems

Job description

The Liang Laboratory at The Wistar Institute is seeking highly motivated postdoctoral fellows to join a dynamic and collaborative research team. The lab focuses on fundamental cellular mechanisms underlying cancer and infectious disease, with an emphasis on translating discoveries into therapeutic opportunities.

We are currently recruiting for projects in:

• Mechanisms of oncogenic addiction and identification of novel therapeutic vulnerabilities
• Molecular pathways governing host response and viral pathogenesis, with therapeutic implications

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to take ownership of ongoing projects with strong momentum, including transitioning studies from departing trainees, while also developing independent research directions.

Our work integrates molecular and cellular biology, cancer biology, and infection models, leveraging advanced approaches such as 3D culture systems, animal models, and multi-disciplinary strategies. The Liang Lab is a highly interactive and supportive environment that values scientific rigor, independence, and collaboration. Postdoctoral fellows are expected to drive innovative projects while contributing to a team-oriented culture.

The Wistar Institute provides an outstanding scientific environment with state-of-the-art core facilities and strong collaborations across cancer, immunology, and infectious disease research.

Qualifications: 1) PhD in molecular biology, cancer biology, immunology, or a related field; 2) Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals; 3) Demonstrated ability to design and execute complex research projects; 4) Solid background in molecular and cellular biology and/or biochemistry

Preferred experience: 1) Mouse models and in vivo studies; 2) 3D culture systems or organoid models; 3) Viral systems or infection biology; 4) computational biology and large-scale comics data analysis.

Lab website: https://www.wistar.org/our-scientists/chengyu-liang/

The Wistar Institute, located in the University City area of Philadelphia on the University of Pennsylvania campus, is a world leader in biomedical research. Wistar provides a highly collaborative and intellectually rich environment with cutting-edge resources. Discoveries at Wistar have driven advances in cancer biology, immunology, and infectious disease.

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.

For more information about The Wistar Institute visit our website at www.wistar.org.