Postdoctoral Researcher - Biostatistics
- University of Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Sep 17, 2026
Job Description
Postdoctoral Researcher - Biostatistics
Location: University of Pennsylvania - Perelman School of Medicine
Open Date: Sep 15, 2026
Deadline:
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Michael Levy
Department: Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Informatics (DBEI)
Number of position: 1
Open to applications from the US citizens and foreign nationals
We are recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher in Epidemiology, Entomology or Architecture for an interdisciplinary project on 3D printed housing and health. We are seeking individuals with experience conducting fieldwork, and the skills to oversee fieldwork, develop protocols and data collection methods. The project will include household sampling of insects, mold, and other abiotic public health threats. The project includes adaptive sampling methods, familiarity with coding and quantitative skills will be necessary, but are not required to apply. Field sites are not yet determined, and may include 3d printed and conventional housing in a number of sites across the US.
Qualifications
Please note that eligibility for appointment as a postdoc requires a candidate to hold, or to have completed the requirements for, an advanced degree, e.g., PhD, MD, or equivalent. Candidates from non-U.S. universities must hold advanced degrees equivalent to those awarded in U.S. institutions to qualify for appointment as postdoctoral fellows. It is the candidate's responsibility to provide transcripts and/or a diploma certifying that the PDT has received their degree, and although this may be delegated, it is the mentor's responsibility to review this documentation and ensure that it is satisfactory and included in the candidate's file. Candidates who have completed the requirements for an advanced degree, but have not yet been awarded such a degree, must be able to demonstrate in a manner verifiable by the University that such requirements have been completed.
Application Instructions
All candidate application materials are collected and managed through Interfolio. Required documents are for this position are:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Contact information for three references
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/193626
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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