We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse lab environment and welcome applicants from different races, backgrounds, lifestyles, nationalities, and identities. Regardless of the position, we strive to provide excellent training and mentorship to help you achieve your goals and become world-class scientists and thinkers. We are currently recruiting research specialists, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars to lead exciting new projects in 2024, but we encourage anyone interested in our work to reach out.

If you are interested in a postdoctoral position, please send your CV and a brief description of your interest in the lab to Nicole Marino at ndmarino@upenn.edu. Candidates from diverse scientific backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Research Specialist

We are looking to recruit a motivated and curious post-baccalaureate research specialist to lead a project on the molecular arms race between bacteria and phage. The primary focus will be on scientific training and research with minor roles in lab management and organization. Although prior research experience is preferred, candidates from a diverse range of research backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Interested applicants should send apply to this position: https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/Hill-Pavilion/Research-Specialist-A--Pathobiology-_JR00084889-1

Postdoctoral Fellows

Graduate Students

Graduate students can join our lab through the University of Pennsylvania Biomedical Graduate Studies (BGS) program. We cannot accept applicants who directly apply to our lab, but we welcome questions from interested students about life and research at UPenn. We are currently affiliated with the Cell and Molecular Biology (CAMB) and Immunology Graduate Groups, but students from other graduate groups at UPenn are welcome to rotate with us. If you are interested, please reach out to Nicole Marino at ndmarino@upenn.edu to discuss possible rotation projects and timelines.

Student Interns

We are always excited to welcome curious and passionate trainees into our group. Interested high school students, undergraduates, and foreign exchange students can reach out to Nicole Marino at ndmarino@upenn.edu to discuss research roles and contributions.