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University of Pennsylvania
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
Research Associate in Molecular and Neural Basis of Psychiatric Disease
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Research Associate in Molecular and Neural Basis of Psychiatric Disease Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: May 07, 2024 Deadline: May 07, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for a Research Associate position in the Academic Support Staff. This appointment will be initially for one (1) year and continuation during that time period and renewal are based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding (limited to three (3) years). Expertise is required in the specific area of neuroimmunology, microglial cell biology, flow cytometry of glia, FACS sorting of glia, microglia depletion, microglia transplantation, mouse disease models including lysosomal storage and epilepsy models, and writing of manuscripts and grant proposals on these topics. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree. Responsibilities may include performing, supporting, and managing research...
University of Pennsylvania
Dec 23, 2025
Full time
Research Associate -- Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Research Associate -- Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 22, 2025 Deadline: Sep 22, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for a Research Associate position in the Academic Support Staff. This appointment will be initially for one (1) year and continuation during that time period and renewal are based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding (limited to three (3) years). Applicants must have an M.D and/or Ph.D or equivalent degree. Responsibilities may include supporting the research missions of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The successful applicant will have an opportunity to receive mentorship in grants writing and grants proposals suitable to early-stage academic investigators. The successful applicant will have research experience in pathology and be funded...
University of Pennsylvania
Feb 24, 2026
Full time
Research Associate, Gynecologic Oncology at the Penn Ovarian Cancer Research Center
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Research Associate, Gynecologic Oncology at the Penn Ovarian Cancer Research Center Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: May 20, 2025 Deadline: May 20, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for a Research Associate position in the Academic Support Staff. This appointment will be initially for one (1) year and continuation during that time period and renewal are based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding (limited to three (3) years). Expertise is required in the specific area of ovarian cancer biology, biomarker development, animal studies, and genetic screens. A strong background in molecular biology, drug development, mouse models, and cancer genomics is required. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree. Specifically, a Ph.D. in Cell and Molecular Biology and 5 years of relevant postdoctoral training are required. Must have...
University of Pennsylvania
Feb 24, 2026
Full time
Research Associate at the CTSA
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Research Associate at the CTSA Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Aug 29, 2024 Deadline: Aug 29, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for a Research Associate position in the Academic Support Staff. This appointment will be initially for one (1) year and continuation during that time period and renewal are based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding (limited to three (3) years). Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree. Responsibilities may include management of on-site activities for a new trial based out of the Connecticut Army National Guard. The successful applicant will have an opportunity to conduct clinical trials while collecting and analyzing valuable data in a cutting-edge research setting. We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE....
University of Pennsylvania
Feb 19, 2026
Full time
Research Associate at CHOP
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Research Associate at CHOP Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Mar 21, 2024 Deadline: Mar 21, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Department of Neurology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for a Research Associate position in the Academic Support Staff. This appointment will be initially for one (1) year and continuation during that time period and renewal are based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding (limited to three (3) years). Applicants must have an M.D or M.D./Ph.D. degree. Responsibilities may include developing and implementing novel outcome tools, application of outcome tools, visualization strategies for complex data, statistical analyses, and writing scientific papers or grants. The successful applicant will have an opportunity to help supervise research coordinators, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students in an academic setting. We seek...
University of Pennsylvania
Dec 23, 2025
Full time
Research Associate in Human Immunology - Laura Su's lab
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Research Associate in Human Immunology - Laura Su's lab Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Jul 09, 2025 Deadline: Jul 09, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Division of Rheumatology in the Department of Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for a Research Associate position in the Academic Support Staff. This appointment will be initially for one (1) year and continuation during that time period and renewal are based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding (limited to three (3) years). Expertise is required in the specific area of T cell biology and bioinformatics. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in tissue culture and flow cytometry, and a broad range of immunologic techniques. A proven track record in analyzing bulk and single-cell RNA-seq, TCR-seq, and BCR-seq data is essential. Candidates must be proficient in advanced statistical and computational methods and have a solid...
University of Pennsylvania
Dec 23, 2025
Full time
Research Associate (JE)
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Research Associate (JE) Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 04, 2024 Deadline: Sep 04, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Cell and Developmental Biology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for a Research Associate position in the Academic Support Staff. This appointment will be initially for one (1) year and continuation during that time period and renewal are based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding (limited to three (3) years). Expertise is required in the specific area of molecular biology, protein biochemistry, immunology, mouse genetic analyses, high throughput genomics and epigenetics. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree. Responsibilities may include Investigation of the role of murine cardiac-specific gene knockouts in high fat diet-induced cardiac failure. The successful applicant will have an opportunity to further develop critical thinking skills and experimental...
University of Pennsylvania
Dec 23, 2025
Full time
Research Associate Position - Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Research Associate Position - Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Mar 15, 2024 Deadline: Mar 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism in the Department of Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for a Research Associate position in the Academic Support Staff. This appointment will be initially for one (1) year and continuation during that time period and renewal are based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding (limited to three (3) years). Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree. Responsibilities may include experiments related to determining mechanisms underlying the functions of nuclear receptors and their in vivo by developing novel methods of gene transcription and analysis in liver and brain using functional genomic approaches. The longer-term goal is understanding mechanisms underlying diabetes...
University of Pennsylvania
Dec 04, 2025
Full time
Research Associate position in Nephrology
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Research Associate position in Nephrology Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Aug 11, 2025 Deadline: Aug 11, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Division of Renal-Electrolyte and Hypertension in the Department of Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for several Research Associate positions in the Academic Support Staff. This appointment will be initially for one (1) year and continuation during that time period and renewal are based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding (limited to three (3) years). Expertise is required in the specific area of human genetics, including statistical genetics, computational biology, pharmacogenetics/genomics, functional genomics, genome editing, structural variation analysis, kidney genetics and familiarity with studies addressing translational genomic medicine. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree. Responsibilities may include bioinformatics...
University of Pennsylvania
Oct 10, 2025
Full time
Research Associate in Genetics of Psychiatric Disorders
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Research Associate in Genetics of Psychiatric Disorders Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Jan 16, 2025 Deadline: Jan 16, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for a Research Associate position in the Academic Support Staff. This appointment will be initially for one (1) year and continuation during that time period and renewal are based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding (limited to three (3) years). Expertise is required in the specific area of neuroscience. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree. Responsibilities may include designing and conducting experimental studies to investigate the brain mechanisms underlying pain and drug addiction. This includes employing advanced neuroscience techniques such as rodent behavioral assays, immunohistochemistry, in vivo calcium imaging, optogenetics, chemogenetics, and single-cell RNA sequencing....
University of Pennsylvania
Feb 24, 2026
Full time
Medical Director, Lung Transplant Program
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Medical Director, Lung Transplant Program Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Jul 08, 2025 Deadline: Jul 08, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care in the Department of Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Associate or Full Professor position in the non-tenure academic clinician track. Applicants must have an M.D or M.D./Ph.D. degree. Board certification is required in Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care. Rank will be commensurate with experience. Teaching responsibilities may include pulmonary and critical care fellows, house staff and medical students. The academic clinician track requires 100 credits per year and active and high-quality teaching. Clinical responsibilities may include consultation, evaluation, and management of outpatient and inpatient lung transplant candidates and recipients within the health system on a growing lung transplant...
University of Pennsylvania
Feb 24, 2026
Full time
Founding Director of The Lurie Autism Institute
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Founding Director of The Lurie Autism Institute Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 26, 2025 Deadline: Sep 26, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine invite applications and nominations for an exceptional leader to serve as the Founding Director of the Lurie Autism Institute (LAI). Together, we are launching a bold new chapter in research excellence with the creation of the Institute - a hub where innovation thrives, collaboration drives discovery, and ideas are transformed into real-world solutions. This is a rare opportunity to define the vision and culture of a world-class research institute from the ground up. Founded in 2025, the LAI is a groundbreaking new initiative created through a partnership between the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and Penn Medicine, comprised of the Perelman School of Medicine (PSOM) and its clinical enterprise, the University of Pennsylvania Health System (UPHS). Fueled...
University of Pennsylvania
Feb 19, 2026
Full time
Vice-Chief, Division of Genomic Diagnostics at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Vice-Chief, Division of Genomic Diagnostics at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Nov 18, 2024 Deadline: Nov 18, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for an Associate or Full Professor position in the non-tenure clinician educator track. Applicants must have an M.D. and/or Ph.D degree. Molecular Genetic Pathology certification following Pathology residency, or American Board of Medical Genetics certification in Laboratory Genetics and Genomics, is required. Physicians must be eligible/licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Teaching responsibilities may include teaching fellows, residents, medical and graduate students, and staff in a variety of settings. Clinical responsibilities may include the development and implementation of tools for...
University of Pennsylvania
Jan 22, 2026
Full time
Executive Director, Hospital Operations
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Executive Director, Hospital 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, lively...
University of Pennsylvania
Feb 24, 2026
Full time
Pediatric Ophthalmology Clinician Scientist
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Pediatric Ophthalmology Clinician Scientist Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: May 07, 2024 Deadline: May 07, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Department of Ophthalmology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for several Associate Professor positions in the non-tenure clinician educator track. Expertise is required in the specific area of pediatric ophthalmic diseases and/or vision science. Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree. Teaching responsibilities may include teaching pediatric ophthalmology fellows, ophthalmology and pediatric residents and medical students. Clinical responsibilities may include clinical and surgical activity at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) in outpatient and inpatient settings. The clinical practice will focus on medical and surgical management of newborn, pediatric, and adolescent patients and will include on-call...
University of Pennsylvania
Feb 20, 2026
Full time
ACC CRU Biospecimen Coordinator (Abramson Cancer Center)
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
ACC CRU Biospecimen Coordinator (Abramson Cancer Center) 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 Pennsylvania
Nov 25, 2025
Full time
Dental Assistant, Penn Dental Family Practice
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Dental Assistant, Penn Dental Family Practice 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,...
University of Pennsylvania
Nov 22, 2025
Full time
Dental Assistant, Penn Dental Family Practice
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Dental Assistant, Penn Dental Family Practice 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,...
University of Pennsylvania
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
Medical Assistant
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Medical 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 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, and...
University of Pennsylvania
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
Technician, Research Lab C
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Technician, Research Lab C 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...
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