31 postdoctoral positions jobs found in Philadelphia

Postdoctoral Position in Physiology and Regeneration Location: University of Pennsylvania - Perelman School of Medicine Open Date: Aug 01, 2026 Deadline: The problem we work on: We study Physiologic Regeneration: whether a tissue that rebuilds the right cells actually recovers the job those cells are supposed to do. After injury, an epithelium can regenerate the correct cell types and still fail to restore coordinated function. Most of the field checks whether the cells come back. We measure whether the function comes back, and we work on why the two so often diverge. We use the airway surface epithelium because it is constantly injured by the outside world, has to recover to keep the host alive, and crucially, has functions we can measure directly : ion and fluid transport, mucociliary clearance, and antimicrobial killing. Projects pair stem-cell biology with quantitative surface physiology to define how, and whether, function is restored after injury. Who...

Postdoctoral Position in Skeletal Regeneration, Diabetes, and Spatial Biology Location: University of Pennsylvania - Penn Dental Open Date: Jul 21, 2026 Deadline: A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Dana Graves at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Dental Medicine, Department of Periodontics, to investigate a newly identified mechanism through which diabetes impairs fracture healing and to develop a locally delivered therapeutic strategy to restore skeletal repair. The project is supported by strong preliminary evidence demonstrating that lineage-specific deletion of FOXO1 in chondrocytes or osteoblasts reverses diabetes-impaired fracture healing. We have also found that disruption of primary cilia in these skeletal lineages reproduces defining features of defective repair in diabetes. Together, these findings identify and strongly support a previously unrecognized FOXO1-primary cilia signaling axis as an important regulator of...

Postdoctoral Scientist - Ophthalmology Location: University of Pennsylvania - Perelman School of Medicine Open Date: Jul 01, 2026 Deadline: Faculty Mentor: Peter M.J. Quinn Department: Ophthalmology Funding Source: PI Fund/Philantrophic Fund Number of Positions: 1 Open to applications from U.S. citizens and foreign nationals. Job Summary The Department of Ophthalmology is seeking a full-time postdoctoral scientist to work under the direction of the Principle Investigator, and perform duties associated with projects aiming to use gene therapy to tackle inherited retinal disorders (IRDs). Research approaches include therapeutic editing and induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) retinal organoid disease modeling. Further, the position requires assisting the principal investigator with grant and manuscript writing. Job Responsibilities Conduct laboratory research, troubleshoot problems, record and analyze data, independently design new research experiments, and prepare...

Postdoc in Cancer Immunology Location: University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine: Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Open Date: Jan 28, 2026 Deadline: Funding is available for a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join an NIH R01-funded research program investigating bitter taste receptor (T2R) signaling in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) and tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs). This work focuses on understanding how G protein-coupled receptor signaling shapes macrophage behavior within the tumor microenvironment and how these pathways can be leveraged to promote anti-tumor immunity. Oral squamous cell carcinoma remains a highly lethal disease, with clinical outcomes strongly influenced by immune composition and macrophage phenotype within the tumor microenvironment. Tumor-associated macrophages play a central role in regulating tumor progression, immune suppression, and response to therapy, yet many of the signaling pathways governing...

Postdoc fellows in cancer immunology and cardiovascular biology Location: University of Pennsylvania - Perelman School of Medicine Open Date: May 06, 2026 Deadline: The Fan Laboratory in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Pennsylvania''s Perelman School of Medicine is recruiting creative, collaborative, and highly motivated Postdoctoral Scientists to lead research projects in cancer immunology and cardiovascular biology. Our lab investigates how the tissue microenvironment regulates cancer immunity and heart repair. We are particularly interested in: The molecular mechanisms underlying vascular control of immune cell function in cancer and ischemic heart disease; Targeting myeloid cells to overcome cancer-associated immunosuppression; The biology and therapeutic targeting of γδT cell and NKT cell exhaustion in cancer; Advanced radiation strategies, including FLASH and SFRT, to modulate tissue immunity in tumors and...

Postdoctoral Researcher - Health Services and Health Economics Research Location: University of Pennsylvania - Perelman School of Medicine Open Date: Jul 27, 2026 Deadline: Faculty Mentor: Dr. Michael Harhay Department: Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Informatics Number of Positions: 1 Open to applications from U.S. citizens and foreign nationals The research groups of Drs. Scott Halpern, Michael Harhay, and Ari Friedman at the University of Pennsylvania invite applications for a postdoctoral researcher in health services research (HSR) and health economics. Individuals with >1 year of post-doctoral experience could be considered for research associate roles. We would be particularly interested in (bio)statisticians with training and interests in health economics and cost-effectiveness research. The postdoc researcher will support and lead projects using large, complex electronic health record (EHR) datasets, ranging from short, focused descriptive...

Postdoctoral Researcher – Immunology / Oral Biology Location: University of Pennsylvania - School of Dental Medicine Open Date: Jul 23, 2026 Deadline: The Ko Laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join an NIH-funded research program investigating host-microbe interactions at the oral epithelial barrier. Our research uses periodontitis as a model to understand how excess iron resulting from chronic inflammation alters epithelial and stromal cell function, promotes inflammatory cell death, and drives tissue destruction. We integrate genetically engineered mouse models, clinically derived human tissues, immunology, spatial and single-cell molecular profiling, and computational biology to uncover mechanisms linking iron-dependent cell death with chronic inflammatory disease. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary...

Assistant Professor, Clinician Educator, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Jul 08, 2026 Deadline: Jul 08, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Division of Emergency Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure clinician educator track. Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree and be board-certified in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, or board-eligible. Teaching responsibilities may include participating in the clinical education of medical students, residents and fellows as a member of the Division of Emergency Medicine, mentoring of trainees (including fellows and graduate students) in area of applicant's interest and mentoring of postdoctoral fellows, students, and fellows and supervision of research staff. Clinical responsibilities may include providing...

Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Human Genetics Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Feb 09, 2026 Deadline: Feb 09, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Division of Human Genetics in the Department of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the tenure track. Expertise is required in the specific area of human genetics, and may include expertise in one or more of the following: computational biology, statistical genetics, population genetics, biomedical informatics, complex genetics, clinical genetics, pharmacogenetics/genomics, functional genomics, structural variation analysis, cancer genetics, human phenomics, and genomic medicine. Applicants must have an M.D and/or Ph.D or equivalent degree. The candidate must be board certified in medical genetics and genomics. Teaching responsibilities may include the teaching of medical...

Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, Tenure Track in the Department of Neurosurgery, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, specializing in Neuro-Oncology Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Apr 17, 2026 Deadline: Apr 17, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Neurosurgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the tenure track. Expertise is required in the specific area of neuro-immuno-oncology, cancer neuroscience, and genomics. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree. Teaching responsibilities may include mentoring undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, as well as providing formal lectures within the department and PSOM. Research or scholarship responsibilities may include developing both collaborative and independent research programs focused on primary and metastatic brain cancers; coordinating NIH-funded...

Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Pediatric Cardiology 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 Division of Cardiology in the Department of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the tenure track. Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Applicants must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Cardiology by the American Board of Pediatrics. Teaching responsibilities may include the teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows, as well as formal lecture opportunities within the department. Clinical responsibilities may include inpatient and/or outpatient care for patients with congenital heart disease. Research or scholarship responsibilities may include a body of work that demonstrates intellectual independence, co-supervision of...

Assistant Professor, Research Track at CHOP Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Jul 02, 2026 Deadline: Jul 02, 2028 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 several Assistant Professor positions in the non-tenure research track. Applicants must have an M.D. and/or Ph.D degree. Research or scholarship responsibilities may include developing collaborative research programs; supervision of postdoctoral fellows, students, and research staff; coordinating NIH-funded grant efforts with local, national, and international collaborators; and participation in writing grants, reports, and manuscripts. Qualifications Application Instructions To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/188917 Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered...

Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Center for Womens Health and Reproductive Medicine Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 17, 2024 Deadline: Sep 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Center for Women's Health and Reproductive Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the tenure track. Expertise is required in the specific area of basic and/or translational research in female-focused biology and women's health, including but not limited to endometrial biology, endometriosis, gynecological cancers, reproductive processes, and pregnancy. We encourage candidates employing modern technologies, human research, animal models, and computational biology. Applicants must have an M.D. and/or Ph.D degree. The successful candidate's faculty appointment will be in the Perelman School of Medicine (PSOM) department that best matches the candidate's scientific interests and skill set....

Faculty Positions in The Department of Physiology and The Cardiovascular Institute Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Jul 01, 2026 Deadline: Jul 01, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Physiology and the Cardiovascular Institute (CVI) at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for several Assistant Professor positions in the tenure track. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree. We are seeking candidates with significant postdoctoral training or similar experience. The position comes with a competitive start-up package and lab space, protected time for the establishment of an independent research program and mentoring by supportive faculty in the Physiology Department and CVI. Teaching responsibilities may include graduate and medical student instruction and training graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Research or scholarship responsibilities include developing a successful,...

Research Investigator Sr. 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...

Associate or Full Professor - Tenure Track - Perinatal Research Center Director - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Jun 15, 2026 Deadline: Jun 15, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Division of Neonatology & Newborn Services in the Department of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for an Associate or Full Professor position in the tenure track. Expertise is required in the specific area of basic or translational perinatal research. The successful candidate will serve as the Director of a newly formed Perinatal Research Center (PRC). Applicants must have an M.D. and/or Ph.D degree. Rank will be commensurate with experience. Teaching responsibilities may include working with medical students, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and other trainees. Research or scholarship responsibilities may include an integrative...

Assistant Professor-Clinician Educator-Academic Neuropathologist-Division of Neuropathology Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 25, 2025 Deadline: Sep 25, 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 an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure clinician educator track. Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree. American Board of Pathology certification is required in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology. American Board of Pathology certification or eligibility in Neuropathology is required. Eligibility for licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is required. Teaching responsibilities may include teaching and mentoring of neuropathology fellows, medical residents, medical students, graduate students and postdoctoral or other scientists. Clinical responsibilities may include surgical and...

Associate or Full Professor of Neurosurgery, Tenure Track in the Department of Neurosurgery, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, specializing in Neuro-Oncology Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Apr 17, 2026 Deadline: Apr 17, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Neurosurgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Associate or Full Professor position in the tenure track. Expertise is required in the specific area of neuro-immuno-oncology, cancer neuroscience, and genomics. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree. Rank will be commensurate with experience. Teaching responsibilities may include mentoring undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, as well as providing formal lectures within the department and PSOM. Research or scholarship responsibilities may include maintaining a robust, federally-funded independent research program and...

Associate Professor in the Basser Center for BRCA in partnership with the Department of Cancer Biology Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Oct 09, 2024 Deadline: Oct 09, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Cancer Biology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Associate Professor position in the tenure track. Expertise is required in the specific area of the mechanisms of tumor development and interception of such in BRCA1/2 mutation carriers are highly sought. Areas of particular interest include: a) Investigation of the haploinsufficent state and how this leads to cancer, b) tissue tropism related to BRCA1 and BRCA2 (why cancers emerge from breast, ovarian, prostate and pancreas when all cells in affected individuals are heterozygote?) and 3) hormonal influences on DNA repair. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree. Teaching responsibilities may include focused classroom teaching in an...

Full/Associate Professor-Tenure Track-Alzheimers Disease Genetics and Genomics-Division of Neuropathology and Neurodegeneration Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Dec 23, 2024 Deadline: Dec 23, 2026 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 an Associate or Full Professor position in the tenure track. Expertise is required in the specific area of human genetics/genomics, computer science, bioinformatics, neuroscience, neurology, or related fields. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or Ph.D equivalent degree required. Teaching responsibilities may include mentoring of PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows, as well as formal course directing and lecture opportunities within the Perelman School of Medicine. Research or scholarship responsibilities may include (1) Identification of genetic risk...