13 postdoctoral positions jobs found in Philadelphia, PA

Postdoctoral Researcher in Tumor Virology and Cancer Immunotherapy Location: University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine Open Date: Dec 29, 2025 Deadline: The laboratory of Professor Jianxin You in the Department of Microbiology at the University of Pennsylvania is seeking highly motivated postdoctoral researchers interested in developing innovative therapeutic strategies for stimulating anti-tumor immunity. Our research focuses on how molecular interactions between oncogenic viruses and host cells drive cancer (Cell 117:349-360; Cell Host & Microbe 19:775-787). We are also developing nanotechnology-based immunotherapies to elicit antiviral and antitumor immunity against human cancers caused by tumor viruses (Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2020;117:13730-13739). We invite applications from enthusiastic and highly motivated candidates for postdoctoral positions in these areas. The position is open to applications from U.S. citizens and foreign nationals....

Postdoctoral Fellow Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Oct 30, 2025 Deadline: The Population Studies Center (PSC) at the University of Pennsylvania seeks 1 full-time postdoctoral fellow to work on the NICHD funded project "Reproductive and Child Health Trajectories in Successive Novel Infectious Disease Crises," a longitudinal study about the consequences of back-to-back public health crises for women and their children in Brazil. The Population Studies Center is an interdisciplinary research and training unit of the University of Pennsylvania that provides infrastructure services and project development support for an interdisciplinary group of faculty, postdocs, graduate students, and undergraduate students. This position will be appointed to work on the DZC project led by Principal Investigator Dr. Leticia Marteleto. The postdoctoral fellow will have the opportunity to work on existing and upcoming waves of DZC survey data on socio-demographic and economic...

Research Associate Epidemiology Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Nov 20, 2025 Deadline: Nov 20, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology 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 longitudinal causal inference methods and/or the design, evaluation, and application of research methods, as well as a specific area of epidemiology, (bio)statistics, or a related field of quantitative or computational science. Applicants must have at least one year of postdoctoral experience. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Responsibilities may include : 1. Development...

Causal Inference Postdoctoral Researcher - Center for Causal Inference, University of Pennsylvania Location: University of Pennsylvania - School of Medicine Open Date: Dec 02, 2025 Deadline: Faculty Mentors: Dr. Eric Tchetgen Tchetgen and Dr. Nandita Mitra. Department: The Center for Causal Inference (CCI) in the Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Informatics (DBEI) This position is open to applications from US citizens and foreign nationals. The Center for Causal Inference (CCI) is a research center in the Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Informatics in the Perelman School of Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania ( https://www.dbeicoe.med.upenn.edu/cci/about-us ) with close collaboration with the Wharton Statistics Department. The CCI is a multidisciplinary center that includes faculty, postdocs, and graduate students from Biostatistics, Statistics, Epidemiology, Criminology, Computer Science, Philosophy, and other...

Research Associate - Wherry Lab Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 09, 2025 Deadline: Sep 09, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Systems Pharmacology and Translational Therapeutics 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 performing laboratory research on T cell responses in tissues during infection, cancer and autoimmunity. Additional responsibilities will include: training graduate students and new postdoctoral fellows in the models used in the lab; leading team science for key lab-wide experiments and projects; providing guidance to our lab manager on overall lab...

Research Associate-Orthopaedic Surgery Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Oct 02, 2025 Deadline: Oct 02, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 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 tissue engineering, biomaterials, mechanical testing, cartilage/meniscus, large animal models, and biomaterials synthesis. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in Biomedical Engineering (or equivalent) and postdoctoral experience in research fields related to regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, and/or translational animal models. Strong written and oral communication skills are essential, including a...

Research Associate Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: May 20, 2025 Deadline: May 20, 2027 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 Adipocyte culture, mouse models of obesity and insulin resistance, molecular biology, whole animal metabolic investigations, genomic analyses. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree. Responsibilities may include Lead a research project focused on adipose (fat) tissue remodeling in response to changing metabolic and environmental conditions (e.g. obesity, environmental temperature). The successful applicant will...

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...

Research Associate (PS) Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Jul 26, 2024 Deadline: Jul 26, 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, mouse genetic engineering and modeling, primary cell culture, animal models of obesity and diabetes, metabolic analyses. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree. Candidate should have a minimum of 3-5 years postdoctoral experience. Responsibilities may include Investigate the regulation and activity of cancer-associated fibroblasts in the context of obesity development and diabetes...

Research Specialist A/B (Department of Neurosurgery) 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,...

Postoctoral Researcher Location: University of Pennsylvania - School of Medicine Open Date: Oct 09, 2025 Deadline: Faculty Mentor: Samantha Piekos, Ph.D. Department: Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Informatics Funding Sources: Grant Number of Positions : 1 Open to applications from U.S. citizens and foreign nationals. 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. 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...