Post-Doctoral Fellow - Lieberman Lab

The Wistar Institute; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wistar Institute in Philadelphia offers a Post-Doctoral Fellow position in Dr. Paul Lieberman's lab, focusing on cancer-associated viruses. Candidates with a PhD or nearing completion in relevant fields are invited to apply for this exciting opportunity at a leading research institute, renowned for its commitment to advancing human health.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a PhD (or equivalent) degree or be close to obtaining one.
• Experience in virology, molecular biology, cell biology, or functional genomics is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Research on cancer-associated viruses, including Epstein-Barr virus and KSHV.
• Focus on understanding virus latency and its role in carcinogenesis.

Skills

Virology

Molecular Biology

Cell Biology

Functional Genomics

Education

PhD or equivalent

Job description

The Wistar Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, June 20, 2025 at 4:00 AM

A Post-Doctoral Fellow position is open in the laboratory of Dr. Paul Lieberman at The Wistar Institute in Philadelphia, PA. Research in the Lieberman laboratory centers on understanding how cancer-associated viruses persist in a latent state and increase the risk of cancer and autoimmune disorders. The lab focuses on two human tumor viruses, Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and Kaposi’s Sarcoma Associated Herpesvirus (KSHV), and how they persist in a latent state and drive carcinogenesis or autoimmunity (https://wistar.org/our-scientists/paul-lieberman) .

Candidates should have a PhD (or equivalent) degree or should be close to obtaining their doctoral degree. Highly motivated candidates with experience in virology, molecular biology, cell biology, or functional genomics are encouraged to apply.

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.

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

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, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America