10 postdoctoral fellow jobs found in Philadelphia, PA

Postdoctoral Fellow in Cancer Biology Location: University of Pennsylvania - Perelman School of Medicine Open Date: Oct 03, 2025 Deadline: Faculty Mentor: Carman Li, Ph.D. Department: Cancer Biology Funding Source: PI Grants Number of Positions: 2 Lab Website: www.CarmanLiLab.org Open to U.S. citizens and foreign nationals. The Carman Li Lab studies hereditary cancer development and their implications for sporadic cancer interception. A special focus is on breast cancer driven by germline mutations in the tumor suppressor gene BRCA1. The lab is recruiting postdoctoral fellows to investigate the molecular mechanisms and intervention strategies for BRCA1-related breast cancer. The fellows will lead their independent research projects using advanced genetically engineered mouse models, 3D organoid cultures, single-cell omics, patient sample analyses, and other approaches. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research and...

CASI Postdoctoral Climate Fellow Location: Center for the Advanced Study of India Open Date: Apr 09, 2025 Deadline: The Center for the Advanced Study of India ( CASI ) and the Department of Anthropology at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications to fill a postdoctoral fellowship position for the 2025-2026 academic year. For this position, we seek a scholar whose research focuses on one or more of the following areas: environment-society relations, cities and urbanization, and climate change. We are open to applicants from a range of disciplinary traditions, particularly anthropology, architecture, geography, and planning. Candidates who have experience with multimedia production and/ or skills in critical cartography (video, web-based platforms, GIS) are especially encouraged to apply. We also encourage applications from candidates whose research focuses on enduring inequities, such as those of caste, indigeneity, gender and sexuality. CASI welcomes...

Assistant Professor, Clinician Educator, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Mar 26, 2025 Deadline: Mar 26, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics 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. Expertise is required in the specific area of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics and/or Neurodevelopmental Disabilities. Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree. Candidates must be board certified or board eligible. Teaching responsibilities may include teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows, as well as formal lecture opportunities within the department. Clinical responsibilities may include performing developmental and behavioral assessments and provide follow up care...

Biomedical Optics Research Assistant Professor Resuscitation Center - CHOP Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Feb 12, 2025 Deadline: Feb 12, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure research track. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree. Research or scholarship responsibilities may include collaborative or independent research of high quality with distinctive, original, and expert intellectual contributions. Research experience in biomedical optics and its applications in translational medicine, with a focus on developing and applying advanced optical techniques for monitoring physiological parameters in clinical settings is required. The successful candidate will be expected to secure independent research grant support, usually from federal...

Assistant Professor in Culturally Responsive AI-Based Technologies Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Jul 23, 2024 Deadline: Jul 23, 2026 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 Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure clinician educator track. Expertise is required in the specific area of Implementation of CBT or other evidence-based practices in community mental health settings, particularly those serving historically marginalized communities, as well as the development and evaluation of artificial intelligence based tools to scale these efforts. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree. Applicants must be a licensed clinical psychologist or license-eligible in Pennsylvania. Teaching responsibilities may include working with community mental health providers and organizations to implement high-fidelity evidence-based mental health practices, with an...

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...

Research Associate - Microbiology Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Oct 28, 2025 Deadline: Oct 28, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Microbiology 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 mRNA biochemistry, mRNA production, immunology (evaluate vaccine-induced cellular and humarol immune responses) and work with mice. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree. Responsibilities may include investigation of novel adjuvants for mRNA vaccines in various mouse models. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to further develop critical research skills, literature and experimental techniques, prepare...

Instructor, Biostatistics Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Oct 15, 2025 Deadline: Oct 15, 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 Instructor 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 statistics or biostatistics. Areas we are currently focusing on include, but are not limited to, imaging statistics, causal inference, and AI with applications within biostatistics. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Responsibilities may include leadership and collaboration in the development and application of advanced statistical methodology. The ability to establish oneself as a research...

Postdoctoral Researcher in Bio/Statistics and Machine Learning Location: University of Pennsylvania - Perelman School of Medicine Open Date: Sep 18, 2025 Deadline: Faculty Mentor: Qi Long, 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...

Research Associate - Jin Lab (CBIO) Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 17, 2024 Deadline: Sep 17, 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 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 cellular immunology, molecular biology and animal models of cancer. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree. Responsibilities may include investigating the role of commensal microbiota in lung cancer. The successful applicant will have an opportunity to further develop critical thinking skills and experimental skills in understanding host-microbiota interaction and cancer immunology; familiarize with related...