The Wistar Institute·Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The Research Assistant will support the development of advanced vaccines using AI-assisted computational protein design. They will perform deep analysis of antibody responses in vivo to optimize next-generation immunogens.
The Wistar Institute has an opening for a Research Assistant to join the laboratory of Dr.
Torben Schiffner.
The Schiffner lab focuses on developing advanced vaccines that induce broadly neutralizing antibodies against highly diverse pathogens, combining AI/machine-learning-assisted computational protein design with deep analysis of antibody responses in vivo to iteratively optimize next-generation immunogens.
A Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience) is required.
The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of laboratory procedures, excellent technical skills, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Experience in the following areas is preferred: protein expression in mammalian cells, protein purification, biophysical characterization (SDS-PAGE, surface plasmon resonance, biolayer interferometry, SEC-MALS).
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 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.
A Bachelor's degree in a science-related field or equivalent experience is required. Candidates should possess strong technical laboratory skills and experience in protein expression and purification is preferred.
Market context
Research assistant openings in Pennsylvania are often tied to universities, medical centers, and life sciences labs, so candidates with hands-on lab experience are commonly in demand. For a Schiffner Lab role, strong technical laboratory skills and protein expression and purification experience can make an application more competitive. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here first, then tailor your resume to show relevant bench techniques and any research projects that match the posting.
