The Wistar Institute·Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The fellow will focus on fundamental cellular mechanisms underlying cancer and infectious disease, with projects involving oncogenic addiction, therapeutic vulnerabilities, and molecular pathways governing host response and viral pathogenesis. Responsibilities include taking ownership of ongoing projects and developing independent research directions using advanced molecular and cellular biology techniques.
The Liang Laboratory at The Wistar Institute is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join a dynamic and collaborative research team.
The lab focuses on fundamental cellular mechanisms underlying cancer and infectious disease, with an emphasis on translating discoveries into therapeutic opportunities.
We are currently recruiting for projects in: Mechanisms of oncogenic addiction and identification of novel therapeutic vulnerabilities Molecular pathways governing host response and viral pathogenesis, with therapeutic implications The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take ownership of ongoing projects with strong momentum, including transitioning studies from departing trainees, while also developing independent research directions.
Our work integrates molecular and cellular biology, cancer biology, and infection models, leveraging advanced approaches such as 3D culture systems, animal models, and multi-disciplinary strategies.
The Liang Lab is a highly interactive and supportive environment that values scientific rigor, independence, and collaboration.
Postdoctoral fellows are expected to drive innovative projects while contributing to a team-oriented culture.
The Wistar Institute provides an outstanding scientific environment with state-of-the-art core facilities and strong collaborations across cancer, immunology, and infectious disease research.
1) PhD in molecular biology, cancer biology, immunology, or a related field; 2) Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals; 3) Demonstrated ability to design and execute complex research projects; 4) Solid background in molecular and cellular biology and/or biochemistry Preferred experience: 1) Mouse models and in vivo studies; 2) 3D culture systems or organoid models; 3) Viral systems or infection biology; 4) Bioinformatics or computational analysis Application: Applicants should submit a CV, a brief description of research interests, and contact information for three references to: Chengyu Liang, PhD (cliang@wistar.org). Lab website: https://www.wistar.org/our-scientists/chengyu-liang/ The Wistar Institute, located in the University City area of Philadelphia on the University of Pennsylvania campus, is a world leader in biomedical research. Wistar provides a highly collaborative and intellectually rich environment with cutting-edge resources. Discoveries at Wistar have driven advances in cancer biology, immunology, and infectious disease. 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 Wistar Institute to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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.
Candidates must possess a PhD in a relevant field such as molecular biology or cancer biology, supported by a strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals. Essential qualifications include demonstrated ability to design and execute complex research projects and a solid background in molecular/cellular biology or biochemistry.
Market context
Postdoctoral roles in cancer biology and virus–host interactions in Pennsylvania are typically driven by active university and research-hospital hiring, especially where translational and mechanistic work overlaps. These positions are competitive because employers look for a PhD, a strong peer-reviewed publication record, and evidence that you can independently design and carry out complex research. On this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time; review the summary closely and tailor your application to the lab’s molecular background and project experience.