42 research assistant jobs found in Philadelphia

Research Assistant Professor of Epidemiology Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 25, 2026 Deadline: Sep 25, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Informatics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for several Assistant Professor positions in the non-tenure research track. Expertise is required in the specific area of causal inference and machine learning methods. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Research or scholarship responsibilities may include expertise in statistical programming (R, Python, SAS) and proficiency in analyzing and interpreting health outcomes, along with a demonstrated aptitude for working with state-of-the-art computing infrastructure, Overleaf/LaTeX, GitHub, and reproducible research pipelines. The successful candidate will bring a demonstrated record of first- or senior-authored peer-reviewed publications in statistical methodology,...

Assistant Professor - Research Track - Neonatology Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Nov 17, 2025 Deadline: Nov 17, 2027 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 several Assistant Professor positions in the non-tenure research track. Applicants must have an M.D or M.D./Ph.D. degree. Applicants must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine by the American Board of Pediatrics or Internal Medicine. Research or scholarship responsibilities may include having a national reputation for collaborative or independent research of high quality with distinctive, original, and expert intellectual contributions. For Full Professor rank, candidates must show evidence of an international reputation for their scientific accomplishments. Candidates must...

Assistant Professor - Research Track - Epigenetics Research Professor Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Jan 07, 2026 Deadline: Jan 07, 2028 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 research track. Expertise is required in the specific area of advanced genomics and super-resolution imaging techniques appropriate for the understanding of the interplay of epigenetics and tumor initiation and progression. Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Research or scholarship responsibilities may include developing collaborative and independent research programs related to cancer epigenetics, co-supervision of postdoctoral fellows, students, and research staff, coordinating NIH-funded grant efforts with local, national, and international collaborators or independently, and...

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:...

Assistant Professor of Urology (CE Track) Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 25, 2026 Deadline: Sep 25, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Surgery 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. Expertise is required in the specific area of urology, Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (URPS). Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree. They must have done fellowship in URPS after finishing urology residency. They must also be certified by the American Board of Urology or eligible for such certification. Teaching responsibilities may include instruction of medical students, urology residents, and URPS fellows. Clinical responsibilities may include surgical and non-surgical care of patients (male and female) with URPS-related urological complaints such as lower urinary tract symptoms, urinary...

CHOP Sports Medicine Surgeon-CE Track Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 22, 2026 Deadline: Sep 22, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 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 M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Candidates must be board certified/eligible by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Teaching responsibilities may include participation in the clinical education of medical students, residents and fellows. Clinical responsibilities may include providing outpatient and inpatient consultative services. Research or scholarship responsibilities may include clinical or orthopaedic basic science research and will be dependent on the candidates interests and independent support. Candidate must have demonstrated excellent...

Assistant Professor, CE Track, Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 21, 2026 Deadline: Sep 21, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes in the Department of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for several Assistant Professor positions in the non-tenure clinician educator track. Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Board certified in Pediatric Endocrinology is required. Teaching responsibilities may include participation in the clinical education of CHOP residents and fellows as well as medical students from the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. Clinical responsibilities may include providing outpatient and inpatient consultative services. Research or scholarship responsibilities may include clinical and translational research in areas such as type 2 diabetes, obesity and...

Assistant Professor – CE Track - Assistant Director of Clinical Immunology Laboratory - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 16, 2026 Deadline: Sep 16, 2028 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 Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure clinician educator track. Expertise is required in the specific area of clinical immunology and flow cytometry. A strong preference will be given to applicants with experience in innovation and clinical assay development. Applicants must have an M.D. and/or Ph.D degree. MD applicants must be board certified in Clinical Pathology (AP/CP or CP) and eligible for medical licensure in Pennsylvania. PhD applicants must have appropriate fellowship or postgraduate training and be board eligible or certified by...

Ward Veterinary 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...

Assistant Professor - Tenure Track, Division of Experimental Pathology - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 16, 2026 Deadline: Sep 16, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and 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 tenure track. Applicants must have an Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree. Applicants must show evidence of strong postdoctoral or fellowship experience, demonstrating excellent research accomplishments, intellectual independence, and leadership promise. They must have a clear record of productivity and ingenuity, a high likelihood of securing extramural funding, and a desire to take advantage of our unique collaborative environment. Teaching responsibilities may include providing an outstanding training environment for undergraduate,...

Assistant Professor - Clinical Neuropsychologist - AC Track Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 16, 2026 Deadline: Sep 16, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Neurology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure academic clinician track. Expertise is required in the specific area of comprehensive neuropsychological assessment and assessment of neurologic populations, including those with epilepsy, stroke, movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, dementia and neuro-oncology. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. The candidate should be licensed (or license eligible) in Pennsylvania, have completed a predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology according to the Houston Conference Guidelines and be eligible for board certification in Clinical Neuropsychology. Applicants will have a minimum of two years of experience...

Radiation Oncology Assistant Professor, AC Track [Palliative Service] Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 16, 2026 Deadline: Sep 16, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Radiation Oncology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure academic clinician track. Expertise is required in the specific area of palliative care and strong palliative training. The candidate must have experience with palliative radiation, and it is preferable to have residency or fellowship in a palliative program. Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree. Required certifications include eligibility for American Board of Radiology Certification. Teaching responsibilities may include the teaching, training, and mentoring of radiation oncology and medical physics residents, graduate students, and visiting trainees, etc. Informal and formal teachings include, but are not...

Gynecologic Oncology, Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Clinician-Educator Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 11, 2026 Deadline: Sep 11, 2028 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 an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure clinician educator track. Expertise is required in the specific area of Gynecologic Oncology and have demonstrated excellent qualifications in education, research, and clinical care. Applicants must have an M.D or M.D./Ph.D. degree. Candidate must be BC/BE in Ob/Gyn and Gynecologic Oncology and subspecialty trained in Gynecologic Oncology. Teaching responsibilities may include teaching and supervising medical students, Ob/Gyn residents and Gynecologic Oncology fellows, and participation in formal curriculum. Clinical responsibilities may include out-patient consultations for women with gynecologic...

Gynecologic Oncologist, Assistant Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 11, 2026 Deadline: Sep 11, 2028 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 an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure academic clinician track. Expertise is required in the specific area of Gynecology Oncology and minimally invasive surgery. Successful applicants must have demonstrated excellent qualifications in education and clinical care. Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree. Candidates must be board certified in Ob/Gyn and ACGME-fellowship trained in Gynecologic Oncology and board certified in gynecologic oncology. Teaching responsibilities may include teaching Gyn Oncology fellows, Ob/Gyn residents and medical students and participate in clinical research including clinical trials. Clinical...

Assistant Professor - Academic Movement Disorders Physician - AC Track Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Oct 14, 2025 Deadline: Oct 14, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Neurology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure academic clinician track. Expertise is required in the specific area of Parkinson's disease, related disorders and other movement disorders. Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree. The successful candidate must be board certified or eligible in Neurology. 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 out-patient consultations and ongoing care of patients with Movement Disorders. Expertise with botulinum toxin injection and management of neurostimulators is strongly...

Assistant Professor - Neuromuscular Medicine Neurologist – AC Track Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 16, 2025 Deadline: Sep 16, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Neurology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for several Assistant Professor positions in the non-tenure academic clinician track. Expertise is required in the specific area of Neuromuscular Medicine. Applicants must have an M.D or M.D./Ph.D. degree. Applications must be board-certified or board-eligible in Neurology and Neuromuscular Medicine. Teaching responsibilities may include teaching medical students, residents, neuromuscular fellows, as well as EMG technologists. Clinical responsibilities may include the clinical care of patients with neuromuscular diseases. This may include the performance of nerve conduction studies and EMG, as well as inpatient neurology service time in line with the standard clinical department...

Assistant Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics, Clinician Educator Track at CHOP Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Oct 01, 2025 Deadline: Oct 01, 2027 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 an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure clinician educator track. Applicants must have an M.D or M.D./Ph.D. degree. Teaching responsibilities may include teaching and oversight of observers, medical students, residents and fellows in a clinical setting, and formal lecture opportunities within the department. Clinical responsibilities may include inpatient service and outpatient clinic. Research or scholarship responsibilities may include establishing an innovative, independent research program that will attract and maintain extramural funding from governmental agencies, private foundations, and industry. Qualifications...

Assistant Professor - Department of Neurology/ Division of Cognitive Neurology - AC Track Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Oct 14, 2025 Deadline: Oct 14, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Neurology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for several Assistant Professor positions in the non-tenure academic clinician track. Expertise is required in the specific area of clinical experience in the diagnosis and management of adult cognitive conditions with emphasis on Alzheimer's Disease. Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Applicants must be Board eligible in Neurology. Board certified in Neurology is a preference. The succesful candidate will be Fellowship trained in Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology. Teaching responsibilities may include staffing patients in neurology resident clinic every other week, working with Cognitive Neurology Fellows, lectures for medical students,...

Assistant Professor - Clinician Educator Track - Neonatology Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Nov 17, 2025 Deadline: Nov 17, 2027 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 several Assistant Professor positions in the non-tenure clinician educator track. Applicants must have an M.D or M.D./Ph.D. degree. Applicants must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine by the American Board of Pediatrics. Teaching responsibilities may include clinical education of medical students, residents and fellows as well as formal lecture opportunities within the Division and Department. Clinical responsibilities may include providing outstanding clinical care and productivity in program development. Clinical care will be provided in the 100 bed Level IV NICU at...

Assistant Professor - Tenure Track, Neonatology Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Nov 17, 2025 Deadline: Nov 17, 2027 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 several Assistant Professor positions in the tenure track. Applicants must have an M.D or M.D./Ph.D. degree. Applicants must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine by the American Board of Pediatrics or Internal Medicine. 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 consultations for high risk neonatology and maternal and fetal conditions, as well as prenatal genetic diagnosis. Research or scholarship responsibilities may include a...