Postdoctoral Fellow (Cancer Biology & Virus–Host Interactions) – Liang Lab

Join a cancer research lab driving discoveries from the bench toward the clinic — the Liang Lab at The Wistar Institute is hiring a full-time Postdoctoral Fellow (Cancer Biology & Virus–Host Interactions) in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County.

About the Role

The Liang Laboratory is searching for an energetic, intellectually curious Postdoctoral Fellow to contribute to a close-knit, team-oriented research environment. Our science centers on the core cellular processes that drive cancer and infectious disease, and on turning those fundamental insights into new therapeutic strategies. This on-site position in Philadelphia is ideal for a recent PhD eager to push high-impact, translational research forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, perform, and troubleshoot experiments investigating oncogenic addiction and the cellular mechanisms shared by cancer and infectious disease.
• Explore virus–host interactions and how they intersect with tumor biology.
• Analyze, interpret, and document experimental data with rigor and reproducibility.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the lab and partner groups within the institute.
• Communicate results through manuscripts, presentations, and lab meetings.
• Help translate basic findings into potential therapeutic directions.

Qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent doctoral degree) in cancer biology, molecular biology, virology, or a closely related field, or near completion.
• Demonstrated experience in laboratory-based biomedical research, ideally in cancer biology or virus–host interactions.
• Strong analytical thinking and a record of careful, well-documented experimental work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A self-driven, collaborative mindset suited to a dynamic team setting.

About The Wistar Institute

The Wistar Institute is a Philadelphia-based biomedical research organization dedicated to advancing knowledge in cancer and infectious disease. Through the Liang Lab and other research programs, Wistar fosters a collaborative culture where fundamental science is pursued with an eye toward real therapeutic impact.

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