17 The Wright Institute jobs found

Executive Director of the Healthy Weight and Obesity Medicine Program Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Oct 09, 2026 Deadline: Oct 09, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Department of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Associate or Full Professor position in the non-tenure clinician educator track. Expertise is required in the specific area of pediatric obesity medicine, pediatric weight management, and population health; significant leadership experience in a complex academic medical or healthcare environment; demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and build collaborative programs across organizational boundaries; strong record of clinical innovation, scholarship, or research; demonstrated commitment to improving health outcomes for children and adolescents; experience partnering with communities, schools, public health organizations,...

Medical Mycology Postdoctoral Research Fellow Posting Number: F-1060 College/Unit: College of Medicine Home Department: Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University Employee Group: Postdoctoral Research Fellow Employment Status: Full-Time Position Type: 12 month Position Classification: Postdoctoral Research Fellow Position Begin Date: 01/06/2027 Position End Date: Position Summary: The Nosanchuk Laboratory at the Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University is seeking two postdoctoral fellows to work on basic medical mycology. The work focus of these positions includes: Understanding the role of fungal extracellular vesicles; Deciphering the biology of fungal melanin; Exploring the molecular basis of fungal virulence including through genetic manipulation and next-generation sequencing approaches; Testing of novel antifungal compounds on fungal critical threat pathogens; Developing...

Chair, Department of Genetics Location: Philadelpia Open Date: Sep 28, 2026 Deadline: Advancing Discovery Defining the Future of Genomic Medicine The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks an accomplished and visionary scientific leader to serve as Chair of the Department of Genetics. THE OPPORTUNITY The next Chair will lead a highly accomplished, collaborative, and growing department and shape its next phase of scientific distinction, institutional impact, and national prominence. Penn's extraordinary research ecosystem, including Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), Penn Engineering, the Wistar Institute, and numerous interdisciplinary centers and institutes, offers an exceptional platform for advancing genetics and genomic medicine. DEPARTMENT AND ROLE Established in 1965, the Department of Genetics has been a leading academic community for discovery and innovation in genetics and genomics. Today the Department...

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, graduate...

Chair, Department of Medicine Location: Philadelpia Open Date: Sep 16, 2026 Deadline: The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications and nominations for the position of Chair of the Department of Medicine. Founded by John Morgan in 1765, Penn's Department of Medicine is the nation's first department of medicine and has a rich history, with a long tradition of excellence in patient care, research and education. Since its founding, the Department has shaped the field by pioneering foundational research, clinical care and cutting-edge educational paradigms. The Department has systematically built programs that have become deeply integrated into the fabric of Penn Medicine, the University, and the medical community. In addition to excellence in its tripartite mission, the Department of Medicine has substantive ties to multiple centers, institutes, departments and other schools on campus. The Chair of the Department directs 13...

Postdoctoral Training Program in the Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications of Genetics and Genomics (Summer 2027) Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 14, 2026 Deadline: Dec 09, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The mission of the 3-year Penn Postdoctoral Training Program in the Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) of Genetics and Genomics, supported by a training grant from the National Human Genome Research Institute, is to prepare junior scholars for success as creative, independent investigators in the field of ELSI research. Fellows will participate fully in the life of the Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy, which is among the world's leading bioethics departments, and will engage with the outstanding genetic medicine, science, and ELSI communities at Penn. Fellows will receive a generous annual stipend, benefits, and funds for academic books and travel. When appropriate to their prior training and career goals, ELSI fellows may pursue a...

Assistant Professor of Medicine in Translational Medicine and Human Genetics - Tenure Track Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Nov 27, 2024 Deadline: Nov 27, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Division of Translational Medicine and Human Genetics in the Department of Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for several Assistant Professor positions in the tenure track. Applicants must have an M.D. and/or Ph.D degree. Teaching responsibilities may include teaching medical students within the clinical setting and participation as an active member of one or more Penn graduate groups. Clinical responsibilities may include seeing patients in the outpatient setting and as an attending on an inpatient consult service. Research or scholarship responsibilities may include establishing an innovative, independent research program in human genetics, genomic medicine, and/or translational science that will attract and...

Assistant Professor, Tenure Track — Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Cardiovascular Institute and the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 08, 2026 Deadline: Sep 08, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, CHOP Cardiovascular Institute (CVI) and 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 fundamental mechanistic or translational research relevant to pediatric cardiovascular disease, including but not limited to: cardiac development and regeneration, immune or metabolic origins of cardiovascular disease, heritable cardiac diseases such as cardiac channelopathies, cardiomyopathies, and aortopathies/vasculopathies, precision- and genetics-based therapeutics, bioengineering approaches and novel technologies for cardiovascular...

Clinician Scientist on the Clinician Educator or Tenure Track Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Aug 31, 2026 Deadline: Aug 31, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in either the non-tenure clinician educator track or the tenure track. Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree. Teaching responsibilities may include the teaching and mentoring of medical students, residents, fellows, and junior faculty, as well as formal lecture opportunities within the department. Clinical responsibilities may include supervision of the department's inpatient service as well as the opportunity to provide outpatient clinical care in a department or community based clinic setting, such as our school-based health clinic, our mobile care program with partners, or in a variety of other community-based clinical...

The Department of Neurobiology at the David Geffen School of Medicine (DGSOM) at UCLA invites applications for an open-rank tenure-track/tenured faculty position. We welcome applications from candidates at all levels whose research addresses fundamental questions in neuroscience or explores mechanisms of disease. The ideal candidate will pursue interdisciplinary approaches to address major unanswered questions about the nervous system. We encourage applications from investigators working across a broad range of scales - including genetics, molecular neuroscience, systems/circuit neuroscience, computation, behavior and cognition. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. and/or M.D. (or equivalent degree) in a neuroscience-related field. Preference will be given to early-career candidates at the Assistant Professor level; however, exceptional candidates at the Associate Professor or Full Professor level will be considered. Evaluation of applicants will emphasize research accomplishments 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:...

JOB TITLE Post-Doctoral Fellow LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Biomedical Engineering - NFR 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 postdoc research 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 research in computational and experimental...

Academic Research Scientist - Technology & Diagnostics/Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Position Overview: The salary range for this position is $80,800-$220,900. This position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan , which provides for eligibility for additional compensation. The salary range listed is for base compensation only and may be adjusted depending on qualifications and experience. The salary range does not include variable compensation and is subject to the individual department compensation plan. Academic Research Scientist - Technology & Diagnostics/Assistant/Associate/Full Professor University of California, Davis, Health System Sacramento, California The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of California (UC) Davis, School of Medicine is seeking 1-2 full-time dynamic academic research investigators at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level in the Adjunct, In Residence, Regular or...

Pathology Faculty Full Time JR1964 Alice L. Walton School of Medicine (AWSOM) is seeking experienced, motivated, and dedicated leaders and educators to participate in the design and delivery of an innovative four-year medical school curriculum that engages medical students in active and novel learning. Job Description: Job Title: Foundational Science Educator, Pathology Reports to: Department Chair of Medical Education FLSA Classification: Exempt Location: Bentonville, Arkansas (On-site) Date Reviewed : 09/9/2025 Who We Are Founded in 2021, Alice L. Walton School of Medicine (AWSOM) is a nonprofit, four-year MD program that will enhance traditional medical education with the arts, humanities, and whole health principles. The school's culture embraces self-care to empower students to care for their own well-being as well as their patients'. The school's state-of-the-art medical education facility is in Bentonville, Arkansas on the Crystal Bridges...

Assistant Dean for Foundational Sciences Full Time JR2484 Alice L. Walton School of Medicine (AWSOM) is seeking experienced, motivated, and dedicated leaders and educators to participate in the design and delivery of an innovative four-year medical school curriculum that engages medical students in active and novel learning. Job Description: Job Title: Assistant Dean, Foundational Sciences Reports to: Associate Dean, Curricular Affairs FLSA Classification: Exempt Location: Bentonville, Arkansas (On-site) Date Reviewed : 06/05/2026 Who We Are Founded in 2021, Alice L. Walton School of Medicine (AWSOM) is a nonprofit, four-year MD program that will enhance traditional medical education with the arts, humanities, and whole health principles. The school's culture embraces self-care to empower students to care for their own well-being as well as their patients'. The school's state-of-the-art medical education facility is located in Bentonville, Arkansas...

Academic Research Scientist/Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Position Overview: The salary range for this position is $80,800-$220,900. This position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan , which provides for eligibility for additional compensation. The salary range listed is for base compensation only and may be adjusted depending on qualifications and experience. The salary range does not include variable compensation and is subject to the individual department compensation plan. ACADEMIC RESEARCH SCIENTIST/ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/FULL PROFESSOR University of California, Davis, Health System Sacramento, California The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of California (UC) Davis, School of Medicine is seeking 1-2 full-time dynamic academic research investigators at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level in the Adjunct, In Residence, Regular, or Regular/In-Residence series. The candidate should develop or...

Academic Research Scientist/Assistant/Associate/Professor Position Overview: The salary range for this position is $80,800-$220,900. This position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan . Academic Research Scientist - Pharmacogenomics. The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of California (UC) Davis, School of Medicine is seeking a dynamic academic research investigator at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level in the In-Residence Series who can develop or who has already established an independent hypothesis-based research program pertinent to pharmacogenomics. The expectation is that the candidate will spend approximately 90-95% effort conducting research and 5-10% teaching. Successful candidates are expected to develop and sustain nationally recognized, independent research programs supported by extramural funding with salary support such as NIH and other federal or foundation sources. The candidate is...