Post-Doctoral Fellow - Zhang Lab

The Wistar Institute; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wistar Institute is seeking a Post-Doctoral Fellow to work in Dr. Nan Zhang's lab, focusing on innovative myeloid cell-based immunotherapy against ovarian cancer. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. or be close to obtaining one, with strong expertise in relevant research areas. This position offers a dynamic environment dedicated to advancing scientific discovery and career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Strong background in immunology, tumor microenvironment, or related fields.
• Ph.D. degree or near completion.
• Commitment to an academic career encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Join the lab exploring immunotherapy against ovarian cancer.
• Utilize technologies like multi-omics and microscopy.
• Conduct research using mouse models and patient samples.

Skills

immunology

tumor microenvironment

flow cytometry

fluorescence imaging

mouse models

single-cell RNA sequencing

molecular and cellular biology

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent degree

Job description

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

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 4:00 AM

The Wistar Institute has an opening for an ambitious and productive Post-Doctoral Fellow to join the laboratory of Dr. Nan Zhang (https://www.wistar.org/our-scientists/nan-zhang/ ). The Zhang lab explores novel myeloid cell-based immunotherapy against intraperitoneal metastasis of ovarian cancer using mouse models and patient samples as well as state-of-the-art technologies such as spatial multi-omics, multiphoton intravital microscopy, and spectral flow cytometry.

Applicants must have a strong background in one or more of the following disciplines: immunology, tumor microenvironment, flow cytometry, fluorescence imaging, mouse models, single-cell RNA sequencing, or molecular and cellular biology.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. (or equivalent) degree or should be close to obtaining their doctoral degree. Candidates committed to an academic career are strongly encouraged to apply. In addition to the online application, please submit a curriculum vitae and contact details of three references to Dr. Nan Zhang, [e-mail] .

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