Lab-Montaner - Staff Scientist

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 NCI-designated Ellen and Ronald Caplan Cancer Center together with the Vaccine and Immunotherapy Center at The Wistar Institute are seeking a Cancer Immunotherapy Staff Scientist to join the laboratory of Dr. Luis Montaner. The Montaner lab has an increasing focus on myeloid cell regulation and cancer and immunotherapy through a combination of both murine-based models (ovarian, pancreatic, leukemia, etc.) and human translational studies using specimens from cancer patients.

The laboratory focuses on:

• myeloid cells (TAMS, MDSC, PMN-MDSC, etc.) and apoptosis
• regulation of innate-adaptive responses in cancer
• regulation Interferon-alpha versus Interferon-beta, Type-I signaling

Ph.D. or equivalent degree required.  Three plus years of postdoctoral training, along with a strong publication record, usually evidenced by a minimum of two to three primary-authored, refereed publications in high-quality journals. is required.  Candidate should have superior research skills and the ability to conduct assigned research with minimal supervision, demonstrating leadership in immunology, cancer animal models, and molecular/cellular biology with the ability to supervise others. Experience with cancer models, mouse colony management, bioinformatics, microscopy, and flow cytometry is required. It is anticipated that a Staff Scientist will contribute to the intellectual activity of the laboratory through assistance with the writing of grants and publications and participation in seminars.  Interested candidates should apply online and include a CV and full publication list, summary of previous research and contact information of three referees.

The Wistar Institute is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). All candidates must share our commitment to DEI. The Wistar Institute is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their research, mentoring, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of our academic/research community.

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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