Visiting Scientist – Gardini Lab

The Wistar Institute is seeking a highly motivated Visiting Scientist to work in the laboratory of Dr. Alessandro Gardini in the Ellen and Ronald Caplan Cancer Center at The Wistar Institute. The Gardini lab is interested in understanding how epigenetic regulators coordinate cell fate commitment at developmental enhancers as well as characterizing how mammalian RNAPII is regulated at proximal promoters. The lab employs functional genomics, biochemistry and proteomics approaches in a variety of cell systems, ranging from primary myeloid cells to human iPSCs. Detailed research topics and publications can be found at https://wistar.org/our-scientists/alessandro-gardini Candidates should be in the process of or have obtained a PhD degree in biomedical sciences. We are looking for motivated individuals, highly independent and inclined to teamwork. Previous experience in biochemistry or genomics is preferred. 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. Research discoveries conducted at Wistar have led to the development of vaccines; the identification of genes associated with cancers; and the development of many other significant research technologies and tools. We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.  For more information about The Wistar Institute visit our website at www.wistar.org.