A Staff Scientist position is available at the Wistar Institute to support the Aird Laboratory, which focuses on the bidirectional interplay between cell cycle regulation and metabolism in cancer. Candidates with a strong interest in cellular metabolism and its role in regulating cell fate decisions in cancer are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have substantial technical and theoretical expertise in cellular metabolic pathways, along with a deep understanding of cell cycle regulation and fate determination.

Candidates should have a PhD (or equivalent) degree and a minimum of 3 years of post-doctoral experience and demonstrate a track record of first author as well as collaborative publications. Interested individuals should apply by submitting a CV including a list of publications and manuscripts in preparation, a one-page cover letter detailing the reason for their scientific interest in the lab and career goals, and names and contact information for at least 3 references to kaird@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.

For more details on research and a list of publications visit both: https://www.wistar.org/our-scientists/katherine-aird/

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