Opportunity available for a qualified master’s or post-doctoral fellow (PhD, DVM, MD) with an interest in translational research. Are you interested in a career in translational medicine? Join the Transplant Tolerance and Translational Immunology Laboratory, an exciting multi-disciplinary research team with ongoing funding and with collaborations with industry, the Penn Center for Cellular Immunotherapies, the Dept of Transplant Surgery and Penn’s Veterinary School. The successful candidate will be involved in pre-clinical studies of cellular immunotherapies for clinical applications. This is a full-time one (preferable two) year fully-funded position. This is a well-rounded opportunity which with the potential to develop, surgical, immunology, genetic engineering, microbiology and clinical medicine skills based on expertise and interests. The candidate will have the opportunity to participate in clinical and pathology seminars within University of Pennsylvania Residency Program in Laboratory Animal Medicine and/or seminars within Penn’s graduate program. In addition, the candidate will be encouraged to attend learning opportunities at Penn’s Perelman School of Medicine and Penn Vet including (but not limited to) clinical and research seminars, symposia and meetings. Qualifications: We are looking for a team-player, highly enthusiastic, research-oriented graduate that wants to take a year (or two)-off for translational studying novel cellular immunotherapies. A recent PhD, veterinarian, medical graduate are encouraged to apply. Students fulfilling a Master’s in Immunology, Comparative Medicine or other science related discipline and interested in translational medicine/immunology are also welcomed. Previous expertise with cell culture, immunological assays and flow cytometry is desired but not a requisite. Philadelphia is the Nation's first (and only) World Heritage city. Recently voted as the 3rd-ranked 'happiest city' for young professionals. If you are interested please send an e-mail with your Cover letter and Curriculum Vitae to: Dr. Raimon Duran-Struuck.