A Staff Scientist position is available at the Wistar Institute in the Villanueva Laboratory. The Villanueva Lab studies mechanisms of drug resistance in melanoma. Candidates must have significant expertise in both basic and advanced cellular and molecular biology, with a strong focus on mechanistic investigation. Expertise in development of novel pre-clinical models including generation of iPSC-derived cells, organoid co-cultures and humanized mice. Strong candidates will have a strong knowledge base in melanoma, immunology, and track record of independently driving high-impact projects, evidenced by publications and funding.

Candidates should have a PhD (or equivalent) degree and a minimum of 5 years of post-doctoral experience and demonstrate a track record of first author as well as collaborative publications. Experience in the following areas is required: cancer biology, immunology, molecular biology, cell culture, flow cytometry, mouse models and in vivo studies.

Interested individuals should complete the application through this page. In addition, we request you send your CV including a list of publications, and cover letter detailing the reason for their scientific interest in the lab and career goals.

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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