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 has an opening for a Visiting Scientist to join the laboratory of Dr. Dario Altieri to study the mitochondrial reprogramming, modulation of the tumor microenvironment and contribution of TRAP1 to bioenergetics rewiring in tumor progression.

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent and pursuing a doctoral degree in the biological sciences.

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.

The Wistar Institute is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). The Wistar Institute is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their research, mentoring, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of our academic/research community

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

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