Post-Doctoral Fellow - Zhang Lab

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, nzhang@wistar.org .

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.

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