Postdoctoral Fellow — Immune-Oncology & CRISPR Genomics

Colonial Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

The Wistar Institute in Philadelphia is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to lead projects in T cell biology, cancer immunology, and genome editing. The role focuses on TCR ligand discovery, γδ T cell engineering, and cancer cell stress sensing to advance novel immunotherapies.

Applicants should have expertise in T cell biology, genomics, or related areas and a track record of productive research.

Qualifications

• PhD in immunology, cancer biology, or a closely related field.
• Experience with CRISPR screening or genome editing.
• Strong publication record and ability to communicate findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact projects on TCR tumor ligand discovery and γδ T cell biology.
• Perform CRISPR screening and engineering of human γδ T cells.
• Characterize stress-remodeled cancer cells and develop immunotherapy approaches.

Skills

T cell biology

Cancer immunology

CRISPR screening

Genomics

Gene editing

In vitro cancer models

Education

PhD in immunology or related field

Tools

None

Job description

The Wistar Institute in Philadelphia is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to lead projects in T cell biology, cancer immunology, and genome editing. The role focuses on TCR ligand discovery, γδ T cell engineering, and cancer cell stress sensing to advance novel immunotherapies.

Applicants should have expertise in T cell biology, genomics, or related areas and a track record of productive research.