Associate Staff or Staff Scientist – Lab-Montaner

The Wistar Institute has an opening for a highly motivated Associate Staff or Staff Scientist to join the laboratory of Dr. Luis Montaner in the new HIV Cure and Viral Diseases Center. The Montaner lab combines virological and immune system-based research through long-standing community partnerships and clinical trials research, along with using laboratory models of virus infection.

The laboratory focuses on:

• Regulation of innate immunity.
• Identifying new mechanisms of immunodeficiency (and discovering new approaches to reverse them).
• Exploring new therapy management practices.
• Understanding the relationship between immune antiviral responses and control of HIV-1 infection.

The preferred candidate has a PhD or equivalent with a strong background in virology, immunology, animal models, and molecular/cellular biology. Experience with molecular screening, bioinformatics, microscopy, and flow cytometry is a plus. 3+ years of postdoctoral training, along with a strong publication record, usually evidenced by a minimum of 2-3 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, and molecular/cellular biology with the ability to supervise others.  Experience with cell biology, RNA biology, bioinformatics, microscopy, and flow cytometry is required.  It is anticipated that an Associate Staff Scientist will contribute to the intellectual activity of the laboratory through assistance with the writing of grants and publications and participation in seminars.

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.

For more information about The Wistar Institute visit our website at www.wistar.org. 

It is the policy of the Institute to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, citizenship, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), pregnancy, caregiver status, domestic or sexual violence victim status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or on the basis of genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, with respect to all terms and conditions of employment.