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University of Pennsylvania
Oct 24, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Temp - Research Assistant
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Temp - Research Assistant University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been consistently ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural...
Augusta University
Oct 07, 2026
Full time
Research Assistant - MCG Physiology
Augusta University Augusta, GA
Research Assistant - MCG Physiology Job ID: 304577 Location: Augusta University Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: *   About Us   Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.  Our mission and values  https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php...
University of Pennsylvania
Sep 17, 2026
Full time Part time / Adjunct
Research Assistant Professor in Public Mental Health
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Assistant Professor in Public Mental Health Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 16, 2026 Deadline: Sep 16, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure research track. Expertise is required in the specific area of psychiatric epidemiology, mental health services research, and substance use treatment. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Research or scholarship responsibilities may include analysis of claims data and electronic health records to describe the experiences and outcomes of people with substance use disorders and/or psychiatric disorder; community-partnered research to improve quality of care and associate outcomes for these populations, using quantitative analytic skills to support other investigators in conducting similar research. Qualifications Application...
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Aug 19, 2026
Full time
Temporary Research Assistant in Physiological Fluid Mechanics, Biomedical Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA
JOB TITLE Temporary Research Assistant in Physiological Fluid Mechanics LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Biomedical Engineering - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Artificial Intelligence and Modeling Laboratory for Cardiovascular Diseases (AIMCardio Lab) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is seeking applications for two temporary research assistant positions. We are looking for highly motivated, collaborative, and enthusiastic researchers with expertise in fluid-structure interaction, computational and experimental fluid mechanics, and/or scientific machine learning, with applications to cardiovascular diseases and medical devices. The initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and funding availability. Successful candidates are expected to commit to a minimum two-year appointment. JOB DESCRIPTION AIMCardio Lab The lab conducts cutting-edge...
James Madison University
Oct 07, 2026
Full time
Assistant Director of Global and International Research Engagement
James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA
Assistant Director of Global and International Research Engagement Working Title: Assistant Director of Global and International Research Engagement State Role Title: N/A Position Type: Administrative & Professional (Non-teaching Faculty) Position Status: Full-Time FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime College/Division: Vice President - REDI Department: 539416 - Research Development IDC Pay Band: N/A Pay Rate: Commensurate with Experience Specify Range or Amount: Is this a JMU only position? No Is this a grant-funded position? Yes. This is a grant-funded position and is contingent upon continued funding. Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No Beginning Review Date: 10/23/2026 About JMU: Mission We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives. Vision To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with...
Case Western Reserve University
Oct 06, 2026
Full time
Assistant Director of Research Programs
Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH
Assistant Director of Research Programs Description The Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative (CTSC) of Northern Ohio is a consortium based at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) linking clinical and translational research efforts at seven independent institutions—CWRU, University Hospitals, Cleveland Clinic, MetroHealth System, VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System, Northeast Ohio Medical University and University of Toledo. The goal of the $56.3 million NIH-awarded CTSC is to transform how clinical and translational research is conducted and enable the School of Medicine (with more than 40 participating faculty) and its partners to provide integrated clinical and translational research capability and educational opportunities due to complex and ever-changing responsibilities in relationship to the 6 separate institutional sites. The Assistant Director of Research Programs (ADRP) will work closely with the Clinical & Translational...
Central Michigan University
Oct 30, 2026
Full time
Population Health/Epidemiology Researcher, Foundational Sciences (Medical Faculty, Assistant Prof)
Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI
Population Health/Epidemiology Researcher, Foundational Sciences (Medical Faculty, Assistant Prof) Posting Number: F-1071 College/Unit: College of Medicine Home Department: Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University Employee Group: Medical Faculty Employment Status: Full-Time Position Type: 12 month Position Classification: Medical Faculty Position Begin Date: Position End Date: Position Summary: The Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine ( CMED ) at Central Michigan University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Population Health/Epidemiology at the rank of Assistant Professor. The position will contribute to CMED's research and academic mission through collaborative, research-intensive work in population health, with a focus on quantitative methods, epidemiology, biostatistics, and related areas. Two tenure-track positions available: one position will be located on the Central Michigan University...
University of Pennsylvania
Aug 26, 2026
Fellowship / PostDoc
Postdoctoral Researcher, Translational Human Reproductive Biology
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Postdoctoral Researcher, Translational Human Reproductive Biology Location: University of Pennsylvania - Perelman School of Medicine Open Date: Aug 24, 2026 Deadline: Faculty Mentor: Kathleen O'Neill MD MSTR Department: OBGYN Research Funding Source Type: PI Grant Number of Positions: 1 Candidates requiring visa sponsorship are welcome to apply. The O'Neill Lab in the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher to join a translational research program focused on the female reproductive tract. Our overarching goal is to understand the cellular and molecular basis of implantation, endometrial regeneration, and gynecologic disease, and to translate those discoveries into new therapies for infertility and other disorders of women's health. The lab works almost exclusively in human systems. Ongoing projects include:...
University of Idaho
Oct 31, 2026
Full time
Extension Educator - Bear Lake County: Livestock, Agriculture and 4-H Youth Development
University of Idaho Idaho Falls, ID
Extension Educator - Bear Lake County: Livestock, Agriculture and 4-H Youth Development University of Idaho APPOINTMENT INFORMATION Division/College College of Agricultural & Life Sciences Department Eastern Extension District Position Classification Extension Faculty Rank Assistant Professor Tenure Status Tenure Track Location Off Campus Location - Bear Lake County - Montpelier, Idaho FTE 1.0 Advertising Pay Range Commensurate with Experience FLSA Status Exempt Type of Appointment Fiscal Year Anticipated Contract Start Date 08/17/2026 Extension Faculty Type County Extension Educator/Professorial POSITION OVERVIEW Faculty Position Summary The University of Idaho Extension Eastern District seeks a 12-month, tenure-track Extension Educator with the rank of Assistant Professor for Bear Lake County, providing leadership for multifaceted livestock (50%), agriculture (30%), and 4-H Youth Development (20%) programs. They will...
University of Idaho
Oct 31, 2026
Full time
Extension Faculty - Cassia County, Horticulture, Small Acreage, & 4-H
University of Idaho Twin Falls, ID
Extension Faculty - Cassia County, Horticulture, Small Acreage, & 4-H University of Idaho APPOINTMENT INFORMATION Division/College College of Agricultural & Life Sciences Department Central District Position Classification Extension Faculty Rank Assistant Professor Tenure Status Tenure Track Location Cassia County/Burley, ID FTE 1.0 Advertising Pay Range Commensurate with experience FLSA Status Exempt Type of Appointment Fiscal Year Anticipated Contract Start Date 11/09/2026 Extension Faculty Type County Extension Educator/Professorial POSITION OVERVIEW Primary Faculty Position Summary The Central Extension District is seeking to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor Extension Educator. The Extension Educator for Cassia County will devote 90% of the appointment to Extension programming, with approximately 90% of the Extension effort focused on horticulture and small acreages and 10% focused on 4-H youth development....
University of Idaho
Oct 31, 2026
Full time
Research Faculty - Fish Nutrition
University of Idaho Moscow, ID
Research Faculty - Fish Nutrition University of Idaho APPOINTMENT INFORMATION Division/College College of Agricultural & Life Sciences Department Department of Animal, Veterinary and Food Sciences Position Classification Research Faculty Rank Assistant Professor Tenure Status Tenure Track Location Moscow FTE 1.0 Advertising Pay Range Commensurate with Experience FLSA Status Exempt Type of Appointment Academic Year Anticipated Contract Start Date 08/17/2026 POSITION OVERVIEW Faculty Position Summary The University of Idaho seeks an exceptional candidate for an academic year tenure-track Assistant Professor position focused on fish nutrition and commercial aquaculture production. The successful candidate will have access to the Aquaculture Research Institute (ARI) facilities in Moscow and the Hagerman Fish Culture Experiment Station, as well as equipment at the Bozeman Fish Technology Center through a cooperative agreement with the...
Georgia Southern University
Oct 21, 2026
Full time
Grants Coordinator I
Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA
Grants Coordinator I Job ID: 305069 Location: Statesboro, Georgia;Georgia Southern - Savannah Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular About Us   Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher learning south of Atlanta, and one of the most dynamic public universities in the Southeast. Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern has grown from a single-purpose college into a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution with 149 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, serving 31,600 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and more than 100 nations. Four distinct campuses extend Georgia Southern's reach across the region: a 900-acre quintessential college campus in Statesboro, anchored by Georgian-style red-brick buildings set among oaks and pines; the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, minutes from historic downtown and a short drive from the beaches of Tybee...
North Dakota State University
Sep 26, 2026
Full time
Vice President for Research and Creative Activity
North Dakota State University Fargo, ND
  Vice President for Research and Creative Activity   North Dakota State University (NDSU) invites applications and nominations for the position of Vice President for Research and Creative Activity (VPRCA). Reporting to President Marshall Stewart and serving on the President's Cabinet, the VPRCA is NDSU's chief research officer and holds budgetary, personnel, and operational oversight of the Research and Creative Activity division. The division includes sponsored programs administration, research and faculty development, RCA core research facilities, research integrity, security, and compliance, innovation and economic development, and strategic research initiatives. The VPRCA serves as institutional official for research compliance committees and as empowered official for export controls. NDSU is a student-focused land-grant research university founded in 1890, enrolling nearly 12,000 students across five colleges and the Graduate School. It is one of 187...
Central Michigan University
Jun 05, 2026
Full time
PROSPECT RESEARCH STRATEGIST
Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI
PROSPECT RESEARCH STRATEGIST Position Number: S-3887 Position Summary: Supports the fundraising efforts of the university by carrying out proactive and reactive prospect research on individuals, corporations, and foundations. Works collaboratively with the director of advancement services, the director of corporate and foundation relations, the vice president of advancement, and the development officers to develop strategies for individuals, corporations, and philanthropic foundations. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree. Two years of related experience. Computer experience, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Excellent analytical and organizational skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills. Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks. Organization skills and attention to detail. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information. Ability to project a collegial...
University of Pennsylvania
Oct 16, 2026
Full time Part time / Adjunct
Research Specialist D
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Specialist D University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings,...
University of Pennsylvania
Oct 24, 2026
Full time Part time / Adjunct
Director of Translational Research Operations
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Director of Translational Research Operations University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks,...
Augusta University
Oct 23, 2026
Full time
Research Training Coordinator
Augusta University Augusta, GA
Research Training Coordinator Job ID: 304984 Location: Augusta University Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: *   About Us   Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta...
University of Pennsylvania
Nov 07, 2026
Full time Part time / Adjunct
Training Grant Specialist of Educational Programs MSCE
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Training Grant Specialist of Educational Programs MSCE University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and...
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
Nov 01, 2026
Full time
Project Policy Analyst 3 - Los Angeles, CA, Job ID 89743
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Alhambra, CA
Project Policy Analyst 3 – Los Angeles, CA, Job ID 89743 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Job Description UC ANR is a division of the University of California (UC) system that bridges the gap between local issues and the expertise of the UC system by providing research-based information, educational programs, and technical expertise to the public in areas such as agriculture, natural resources, nutrition, and youth development. UC ANR is part of a nationwide Cooperative Extension network, which began in the early 20th century to connect research from land-grant universities with the everyday needs of people in communities across the United States. Today, we collaborate with farmers, ranchers, diverse communities, youth and adult educators, and policymakers to address local and statewide issues related to food systems, water, climate change, and sustainable agriculture through a statewide network of campus-based researchers, county-based...
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
Oct 30, 2026
Full time
Contracts and Grants Manager - Davis, CA, Job ID 89709
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Davis, CA
Contracts and Grants Manager – Davis, CA, Job ID 89709 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Job Description UC ANR is a division of the University of California (UC) system that bridges the gap between local issues and the expertise of the UC system by providing research-based information, educational programs, and technical expertise to the public in areas such as agriculture, natural resources, nutrition, and youth development. UC ANR is part of a nationwide Cooperative Extension network, which began in the early 20th century to connect research from land-grant universities with the everyday needs of people in communities across the United States. Today, we collaborate with farmers, ranchers, diverse communities, youth and adult educators, and policymakers to address local and statewide issues related to food systems, water, climate change, and sustainable agriculture through a statewide network of campus-based researchers, county-based...
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