Post-Doctoral Fellow – Liang Lab

Qualified and highly motivated postdoctoral candidates are invited to join the laboratory of Dr. Chengyu Liang at The Wistar Institute, the first National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated basic cancer center. Research in Liang Lab focuses on understanding the basic principle of cellular processes to answer key questions in cancer development and viral infectious disease. Positions are available for studying stem cell biology in colorectal cancer and leukemia development using the state-of-the-art 3D platform and respective animal models; and for studying melanoma resistance. Our lab is a multi-disciplinary, highly interactive team, and postdocs are expected to conduct independent and challenging research and work in a highly collaborative manner. Projects will discover potential new targets to guide the personalized treatment of devastating human cancers of unmet need. For more information, please visit lab websites: https://www.wistar.org/our-scientists/chengyu-liang/. Recent PhD graduates from related fields and with record of peer-reviewed publications can apply. Candidates with strong laboratory experience with penetrating knowledge of molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, immunology, or related disciplines, and demonstrated ability to complete complex research projects will be considered. Prior experience with 3D culture, mice experiments and bioinformatics skills would be helpful. In addition to the online application, please submit a curriculum vitae and contact details of three references to Dr. Chengyu Liang, cliang@wistar.org. The Wistar Institute is located in the University City area of Philadelphia, in the heart of the University of Pennsylvania Campus. Wistar provides resources for cutting edge collaborative research and provides for outstanding intellectual environments and state-of-the-art facilities. The Wistar Institute is a world leader in early-stage discovery science in the areas of cancer, immunology, and infectious disease. The Institute 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 single-minded focus is on making discoveries that will change the future of human health. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package. For more information about The Wistar Institute visit our website at www.wistar.org.