Post-doctoral positions are available in laboratory of Dr. Kavitha Sarma at the Wistar Institute and a member of the Penn Epigenetics Institute. Candidates must be highly motivated, enthusiastic and interactive scientists with interests in gene regulation mechanisms, chromatin biology and epigenetics. A strong background in molecular biology and protein biochemistry and experience in mammalian cell culture is required. Candidates with experience in RNA-Seq and ChIP-Seq technologies are encouraged to apply.

Candidates should have a PhD degree and must have at least one first author peer reviewed publication. Application must include the following documents:

• A CV including a list of publications, manuscripts in preparation, and technical skills.
• One-page cover letter stating reasons for their scientific interest in the lab and career goals.
• names and contact information for at least 3 references to ksarma@wistar.org.

For more details on research and a list of publications visit:
https://www.wistar.org/our-science/scientists/kavitha-sarma-phd
https://hosting.med.upenn.edu/epigenetics/faculty/kavitha-sarma/ -
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Kavitha+Sarma

The Wistar Institute is an independent biomedical research institute founded in 1892 and is world renowned for its research in cancers and vaccine development. It is located in the University City area of Philadelphia, in the heart of the University of Pennsylvania Campus. Both the Wistar Institute and the University of Pennsylvania provide resources to conduct cutting edge collaborative research, outstanding intellectual environments and state-of-the-art facilities.

We offer an excellent benefits package.

For more information about The Wistar Institute visit our website at www.wistar.org. The Wistar Institute is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. 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.