13 biology jobs found in Philadelphia

Postdoc fellows in cancer immunology and cardiovascular biology Location: University of Pennsylvania - Perelman School of Medicine Open Date: May 06, 2026 Deadline: The Fan Laboratory in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Pennsylvania''s Perelman School of Medicine is recruiting creative, collaborative, and highly motivated Postdoctoral Scientists to lead research projects in cancer immunology and cardiovascular biology. Our lab investigates how the tissue microenvironment regulates cancer immunity and heart repair. We are particularly interested in: The molecular mechanisms underlying vascular control of immune cell function in cancer and ischemic heart disease; Targeting myeloid cells to overcome cancer-associated immunosuppression; The biology and therapeutic targeting of γδT cell and NKT cell exhaustion in cancer; Advanced radiation strategies, including FLASH and SFRT, to modulate tissue immunity in tumors and...

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...

Postdoctoral Fellow - Reproductive Biology Location: University of Pennsylvania - Perelman School of Medicine Open Date: Mar 13, 2026 Deadline: Postdoctoral Fellow - Reproductive Biology About the Lab The Bomba-Warczak Laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania is recruiting creative, collaborative, and highly independent Postdoctoral Scientists to lead new research projects in reproductive biology. Our lab studies how the ovarian microenvironment supports oocyte development and reproductive function across the lifespan. We are particularly interested in understanding how cellular interactions within the ovarian follicle shape oocyte health, tissue physiology, and reproductive aging. Our research integrates mouse models, quantitative cell and tissue biology, imaging approaches, stable-isotope tracing, and mass-spectrometry-based omics to uncover molecular pathways that regulate reproductive biology and cellular communication in complex tissues. Learn more about...

Postdoctoral Scientist Mitochondrial Biology Location: University of Pennsylvania - Perelman School of Medicine Open Date: Mar 13, 2026 Deadline: Postdoctoral Scientist - Mitochondrial Biology About the Lab: The Bomba-Warczak Laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania is recruiting creative, collaborative, and highly independent Postdoctoral Scientists to lead new research projects in mitochondrial biology. Our lab investigates how mitochondria are maintained and renewed in long-lived mammalian cells, with a particular interest in how organelle function is sustained over extended timescales in complex tissues. We integrate mouse models, quantitative biochemistry, stable-isotope tracing, and mass-spectrometry-based omics to understand the molecular mechanisms that govern mitochondrial maintenance, bioenergetics, and cellular resilience. Learn more about the lab at bombawarczaklab.com Projects will be tailored to the interests of the successful candidate within...

Postdoctoral Scholar in Liquid Biopsies and Cancer Biology Location: University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine Open Date: Feb 17, 2026 Deadline: Faculty Mentor: Shervin Tabrizi, MD Department: Radiation Oncology Funding Source : PI funds Number of Positions: 2 Open to applications from U.S. citizens and foreign nationals. The Tabrizi Lab at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine is seeking outstanding and highly motivated Postdoctoral Scholars to join our group. We are a basic and translational laboratory focused on leveraging liquid biopsies, including cell-free DNA, for diagnostic and therapeutic applications in cancer. Postdoctoral Scholars will lead projects focused on studying the biology of extracellular nucleic acids, their modulation for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, and application of such technologies in important clinical challenges such as tracking normal tissue toxicity and tumor...

Post-Doctoral Fellow in Lung Biology Location: University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine Open Date: Oct 10, 2025 Deadline: Mentor: Michael F. Beers MD Department: Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Funding Sources: NIH, Departmnt of Veterans Affairs, and Endowment Open to US Citizens and Forign Nationals The Lung Epithelial Biology Laboratory at the Penn Lung Biology Institute (LBI), under the direction of Dr. Michael Beers, has an exceptional opportunity available for Postdoctoral Fellows to join a collaborative research project directed at unraveling the mysteries of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and other parenchytmal lung diseases. The Beers' Lab has an existing program funded by NIH, the Department of Veterans Affairs, private foundations, and industry to study the molecular mechanisms that regulate tissue injury and repair in focused on discovery, target ID, target validation, and proof or principal studies aimed at uncovering and...

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 Researchers - bench and dry lab scientists in the field of lipoprotein metabolism and the role of lipids in cardiometabolic traits and diseases (including atherosclerosis and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease or MASLD) Location: University of Pennsylvania - Perelman School of Medicine Open Date: Apr 17, 2026 Deadline: Faculty Mentor: Daniel J. Rader MD Hiring Department: Medicine - Division of Translational Medicine and Human Genetics Funding Sources: NIH and AHA grants Number of Positions: 2 U.S. citizens and foreign nationals may apply. Applications are invited for postdoctoral positions in the laboratory of Dr. Daniel J. Rader , Departments of Medicine and Genetics at the Perelman School of Medicine (PSOM) of the University of Pennsylvania. The Rader lab is a multidisciplinary research environment focused on leveraging human gene discovery to elucidate the biology and molecular physiology of genes and pathways that...

Postdoctoral Fellowship Location: University of Pennsylvania; Perelman School of Medicine; BRB II/III Open Date: Feb 02, 2026 Deadline: The Maxwell Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated and creative postdoctoral fellow to study early detection and early cancer development in patients with inherited risk to cancer. In collaboration with other investigators within the Basser Center for BRCA at Penn Medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, St Jude's Children's Hospital and Ontario institute for Cancer Research, we are studying early cancer detection and initiation in individuals with inherited mutations in TP53 and BRCA1/2 . The postdoctoral fellow, along with graduate students, research technicians and clinical research coordinators in the lab, will lead projects studying the clinical utility of multi-modal cancer early detection tests and early cancer development in these patients. Dr. Kara Maxwell Is the Director of the...

Postdoctoral researcher in neurodegenerative disease and cancer Location: University of Pennsylvania - Perelman School of Medicine Open Date: Mar 14, 2026 Deadline: The laboratory of Professor Xiaolu Yang at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our dynamic and interdisciplinary team. Our work investigates the fundamental mechanisms that drive neurodegenerative disease and cancer, with current projects centered around two major research areas: 1. Protein quality control, aging, and neurodegenerative diseases Our laboratory has discovered two previously unrecognized protein quality control (PQC) systems involving tripartite motif (TRIM) proteins and poly-Asp/Glu (polyD/E) proteins. These pathways function independently of ATP and exhibit distinct evolutionary conservation-TRIM in animals and polyD/E across eukaryotes-setting them apart from established PQC mechanisms....

Postdoc in Cancer Immunology Location: University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine: Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Open Date: Jan 28, 2026 Deadline: Funding is available for a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join an NIH R01-funded research program investigating bitter taste receptor (T2R) signaling in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) and tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs). This work focuses on understanding how G protein-coupled receptor signaling shapes macrophage behavior within the tumor microenvironment and how these pathways can be leveraged to promote anti-tumor immunity. Oral squamous cell carcinoma remains a highly lethal disease, with clinical outcomes strongly influenced by immune composition and macrophage phenotype within the tumor microenvironment. Tumor-associated macrophages play a central role in regulating tumor progression, immune suppression, and response to therapy, yet many of the signaling pathways governing...

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...

Postdoctoral Scholar in Viral Immunology Location: University of Pennsylvania - School of Veterinary Medicine Open Date: Apr 10, 2026 Deadline: Faculty Mentor: Oyebola Oyesola, DVM, PhD Department: Pathobiology Funding Source: Institutional funds. Shortlisted scholars will be encouraged to apply for external fellowship and funds. Number of Positions: 1 Open to applications from U.S. citizens and foreign nationals. We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scholar to join an interdisciplinary research program focused on viral and parasite immunology. The successful candidate will investigate immune responses to viral and parasitic infection (with an opportunity to learn this on the job), with an emphasis on mechanisms of host defense and the effect of an individual's infection history on subsequent exposure. The position offers a positive research environment with access to state-of-the-art facilities and opportunities for collaborations but within and outside...