15 postdoctoral positions jobs found in Philadelphia, PA

Senior Research Investigator 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...

Research Assistant Professor of Informatics Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Oct 01, 2026 Deadline: Oct 01, 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 an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure research track. Expertise is required in the specific area of biomedical informatics methods development and applications. Candidates with postdoctoral training are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Research or scholarship responsibilities may include conducting research with a standing faculty member involving collaborative research studies, and the development, evaluation, or application of biomedical informatics methods. Candidates with experience in NLP, AI and Machine Learning, bioinformatics, translational bioinformatics, clinical informatics, clinical research informatics,...

Research Associate Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 22, 2026 Deadline: The Research Associate will report to Dr. Marco Tizzano. The research focus of the group is on mucosal chemical irritation and epithelial defense mechanisms during inflammation and infection. The project will investigate the role of taste pathway expressed in solitary chemosensory cells and immune cells of the gingiva and other mucosae. In the nose and gingiva they protect against nasal inflammation and periodontal disease, respectively. The candidate will be responsible for projects involving small animal (mouse) handling, and experiments of molecular biology, immunohistochemistry, cell culture, calcium imaging, immunology, and physiology. The candidate will work on a grant funded project and may develop an independent but related project and seek external funding. Research Associate positions at the university are contingent upon grant funding. Qualifications The...

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...

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,...

Postdoctoral Fellow in Senescence, Aging and Inflammation Location: University of Pennsylvania - Penn Dental Medicine Open Date: Sep 18, 2026 Deadline: The Opportunity A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Dana T. Graves at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Department of Periodontics. The fellow will investigate mechanisms by which cellular senescence and inflammation intersect to alter age-associated pathogenesis. The position integrates experimental biology with single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq), 10x Genomics Xenium spatial transcriptomics, quantitative imaging, and molecular and cellular validation to define disease-associated cell states, inflammatory signaling networks, and potential therapeutic targets. Research Focus The research program will examine how senescent cell states and inflammatory signals influence pathology that enhances aging-linked pathology using a periodontal mouse model and human...

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...

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...

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 - 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...

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...

Clinician Educator, Addiction Psychiatry (Senior Rank Faculty) Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 09, 2026 Deadline: Sep 09, 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 Associate or Full Professor position in the non-tenure clinician educator track. Expertise is required in the specific area of mechanisms underpinning substance use and the treatment of substance use and misuse. Applicants with experience in novel therapeutics (e.g., psychedelics, incretin mimetics) in the treatment of substance use disorders are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have an M.D. or Ph.D degree. Board certification in Psychiatry is required. Rank will be commensurate with experience. Teaching responsibilities may include teaching medical students, psychiatry residents, and postdoctoral fellows, as well as lecture opportunities within the department. Clinical...

Full-time Research Associate, Department of Oral Medicine Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Open Date: Aug 20, 2026 Deadline: The Department of Oral Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine invites applications for a Research Associate position within the Academic Support Staff. The Research Associate will report to Dr. Cagla Akay-Espinoza. The successful candidate will participate in a research program that uses state-of-the-art technologies and experimental models to identify and characterize discrete cell subtypes within complex multicellular environments. The Research Associate will conduct laboratory studies involving molecular biology, next-generation sequencing, mammalian cell culture, and mouse models. Responsibilities may also include experimental design, data interpretation, manuscript preparation, and contributions to grant applications. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop an independent research...

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:...

Professor in Addiction Psychiatry Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Aug 21, 2026 Deadline: Aug 21, 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 Associate or Full Professor position in the tenure track. Expertise is required in the specific area of mechanisms underpinning substance use and the treatment of substance use and misuse. Applicants with experience in novel therapeutics (e.g., psychedelics, incretin mimetics) in the treatment of substance use disorders are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have an M.D. or Ph.D degree. Board certification in Psychiatry is required. Teaching responsibilities may include teaching medical students, psychiatry residents, and postdoctoral fellows, as well as lecture opportunities within the department. Clinical responsibilities may include clinical evaluation and provision of treatment for adults with substance use...