23 Wright State University jobs found in Philadelphia

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....

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...

Moon Family Postdoctoral Fellowship, 2026-27 Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Nov 19, 2025 Deadline: The James Joo-Jin Kim Center for Korean Studies at the University of Pennsylvania announces a Moon Family Postdoctoral Fellowship for the 2026-27 academic year. The postdoctoral fellowship is open to scholars from any discipline with a research and teaching focus on Korea. The fellowship is the 12-month period between August 1, 2026 and July 31, 2027 and carries a minimum stipend of $67,000 as well as conference travel funds up to $2,000. The postdoctoral fellow will also receive a shared office space and access to libraries and other resources at Penn. The fellowship may be renewed for a second year, based on satisfactory performance, the existence of funding, and programmatic need. The fellow will be required to: 1) reside in the Philadelphia area; 2) teach one Korea-related course per year; 3) give a public presentation for the Korean Studies Colloquium; 4)...

Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational Perception Location: University of Pennsylvania - School of Medicine Open Date: Oct 23, 2025 Deadline: Faculty Mentor: Kevin B. Johnson, MD, MS Department: Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Informatics Funding Sources: Grant Number of Positions : 1 Open to applications from U.S. citizens and foreign nationals. The Artificial Intelligence for Ambulatory Care Innovation (AI-4-AI) lab ( https://www.med.upenn.edu/kbjohnsonlab/ ) is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to join our lab under the funding of Dr. Kevin Johnson's NIH Pioneer Award. Our lab works at the intersection of artificial intelligence, computer vision, and health innovation, bridging biomedicine, engineering, informatics, and social science to develop and test AI-powered solutions for real-world challenges in the practice of medicine. Led by Dr. Kevin Johnson, a pioneer in medical information technologies to improve patient care and safety, our lab is...

Postdoctoral Fellow in Trans Studies Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Oct 24, 2025 Deadline: The Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies Program (GSWS) along with the Center for Research in Feminist, Queer, and Transgender Studies (FQT) invite applicants for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Trans Studies, beginning August 1, 2026. This is a one-year position, with the possibility of a one-year extension, contingent upon funding and performance. We seek an interdisciplinary scholar and teacher with a demonstrated commitment to inclusive pedagogy and feminist, queer, and trans studies. We welcome expertise disability studies, black studies, trans of color critique or transnational/global approaches. The successful candidate's scholarly work and teaching must engage with some portion of the broad academic mission of FQT/GSWS. Our intellectual community includes visiting scholars and artists in residence, graduate student associates, and faculty affiliates from across...

Postdoctoral Fellow Location: School of Dental Medicine Open Date: Oct 20, 2025 Deadline: A NIH-funded Postdoctoral Fellow position is available over the next two years to work on research projects involving graded dental ceramic structures and ultrafast sintering. The position is based in the Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences at the School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. The laboratory provides access to state-of-the-art core facilities and fosters a collaborative and collegial work environment. Qualifications Candidates with a recent PhD (0-2 years) or those expected to graduate in 2026 in biomedical sciences or materials science are encouraged to apply. Application Instructions Pl Please submit a cover letter and your CV to: Dr. Yu Zhang, PhD Professor and Director of Restorative Research Laboratories for Microstructure Physics & Mechanics of Materials School of Dental Medicine University of Pennsylvania 240 S....

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...

Postdoctoral fellow - Dr. Sundstrom Lab Location: University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine, Ophthalmology dept. Open Date: Oct 22, 2025 Deadline: The Sundstrom Lab in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Pennsylvania is seeking a highly motivated and creative Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our dynamic research team focused on extracellular vesicle (EV) biology and its applications in precision medicine for retinal disease. Our lab is focused on investigating the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying retinal disease, with a particular emphasis on the role of ocular extracellular vesicles (EVs) in the development and progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and other degenerative retinal disorders. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of EV research, stem cell biology, and advanced molecular techniques. The successful candidate will lead projects investigating EV-mediated cellular...

Postdoctoral fellow to study wound healing in a bile duct model Location: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Open Date: Nov 01, 2025 Deadline: Faculty mentor: Rebecca Wells Department: Medicine Funding source: PI grant Number of positions: 1-2 Open to applications from US citizens and foreign nationals. The postdoctoral fellow will work on a project to understand developmental susceptibility to injury and the wound healing response of the extra hepatic bile ducts, including the role of soluble and mechanical factor signaling and the function of the EHBD interstitium. This work is relevant to the human disease biliary atresia although is primarily focused on the basic understanding of wound healing and fibrosis in response to injury. After learning techniques and carrying out initial projects, the postdoc will be encouraged to help guide the direction of the work. Recent publications relevant to this project include PMID: 37611641 , 38762769,...

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...

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Education Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Oct 02, 2025 Deadline: The University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education (Penn GSE) invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Education. This two-year, full-time position is expected to begin January 1, 2026. The postdoctoral fellow will work closely with Dr. Shiyan Jiang on research projects focused on AI literacy across diverse stakeholders. The primary emphasis will be on K-12 students and teachers, with potential extensions to workforce development and employee learning. This is an in-person position based in Philadelphia. Qualifications The successul candidate will posess/demonstrate: A completed doctoral degree in Learning Sciences, Educational Technology, Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field is required by the start date. Strong organizational, communication,...

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...

Postdoc in Biomedical Sciences Location: University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine Open Date: Sep 10, 2025 Deadline: Modzelewski Lab (The Modz Lab) at the University of Pennsylvania Department of Biomedical Sciences School of Veterinary Medicine is recruiting Postdoctoral researcher(s) to join a new NIH-NIGMS, Beckman, Searle and Packard funded project. Our work focuses on the exciting and emerging role of retrotransposons in early development (and beyond). We are looking at how retrotransposons impact reproduction and preimplantation development in mice but with comparative biology studies using various placental mammalian species to learn about human health, reproduction and disease of aging and cancer. The lab has two major but linked focuses: Developmental Biology and Genome Editing. Almost 50% of all mammalian genomes originate from ancient integrations of viruses and repetitive elements. While silenced in nearly all cells, "Retrotransposon...

Postdoctoral Researcher in Criminology Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 25, 2025 Deadline: The University of Pennsylvania Department of Criminology invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher with expertise in use of quantitative methods. The start date for the position is flexible, between January and August 2026. The Postdoctoral Researcher will engage in advanced quantitative study within the social sciences with a focus on applications to the study of crime. Anticipated projects may include the study of police use of force, gun violence, and peer effects on criminal behavior. The position-holder will work in collaboration with departmental faculty, prepare papers for publication in academic journals, and present research outputs at conferences and workshops. The position's duration is 12 months. The anticipated compensation is $70,000. Qualifications By the time of appointment, applicants must hold a PhD in a relevant social science...

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...

Postdoctoral fellow in the social and ethical implications of precision medicine for dementia Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Jul 24, 2025 Deadline: The Penn Program on Precision Medicine for the Brain (P3MB), co-located in the Departments of Medicine, Medical Ethics and Health Policy, and Neurology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, seeks a full-time postdoctoral fellow. The highly collaborative and interdisciplinary P3MB research lab seeks to identify and understand the interrelated clinical, ethical, and policy implications of applying precision medicine to the brain and to translate these discoveries into practice. Current work explores treatment-related decision making by patients living with cognitive impairment and their care partners; supported decision making for persons across the trajectory of cognitive decline; and development of "preclinical" therapies. The group uses both qualitative and quantitative approaches...

Causal Inference Postdoctoral Researcher Location: University of Pennsylvania - School of Medicine Open Date: Dec 16, 2025 Deadline: Faculty Mentor: Eric Tchetgen Tchetgen Department: Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Informatics Number of Positions: 1 Open to applications from U.S. 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 ( http://www.cceb.med.upenn.edu/cci ) 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 disciplines. The mission of the CCI is to be the leading center for research and training in the development and application of causal inference theory and methods, with...

Postdoctoral Researcher in Structural Virology/Immunology Location: University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine Open Date: Dec 08, 2025 Deadline: The Roark Laboratory is opening at the Perelman School of Medicine (Department of Microbiology) in January 2026 and is accepting applications from highly motivated structural biologists for a postdoctoral research position. Our lab uses single-particle cryogenic electron microscopy (cryoEM) analysis of viral glycoproteins to define cellular entry and immune evasion mechanisms, including the characterization of neutralizing antibodies that can overcome these processes. We then leverage this structural and functional information to rationally design biotherapeutics and immunogens against viruses that have resisted standard vaccine approaches. We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to pursue one of several structural vaccinology projects for HIV and herpes simplex virus. The successful candidate will have...

Causal Inference Postdoctoral Researcher 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) Number of positions: 1 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 disciplines. The mission of the CCI is to...

Postdoctoral Fellowship INTERNATIONAL CALL FOR APPLICATIONS Center for Advanced Research in Global Communication Annenberg School for Communication, University of Pennsylvania The Center for Advanced Research in Global Communication at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a “CARGC Postdoctoral Fellowship.” This is a one-year position renewable for a second year based on successful performance. Overview: The Center for Advanced Research in Global Communication (CARGC) produces and promotes scholarly research on global media cultures and public life. Our work brings together regional and area studies scholarship with theories and methodologies of the humanities and qualitative social sciences to understand how local, lived experiences of people and communities are profoundly shaped by global media and communication technologies and industries. This synthesis of deep regional expertise and...