19 faculty religious studies jobs found

Postdoctoral Researcher - Health Services and Health Economics Research Location: University of Pennsylvania - Perelman School of Medicine Open Date: Jul 27, 2026 Deadline: Faculty Mentor: Dr. Michael Harhay Department: Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Informatics Number of Positions: 1 Open to applications from U.S. citizens and foreign nationals The research groups of Drs. Scott Halpern, Michael Harhay, and Ari Friedman at the University of Pennsylvania invite applications for a postdoctoral researcher in health services research (HSR) and health economics. Individuals with >1 year of post-doctoral experience could be considered for research associate roles. We would be particularly interested in (bio)statisticians with training and interests in health economics and cost-effectiveness research. The postdoc researcher will support and lead projects using large, complex electronic health record (EHR) datasets, ranging from short, focused descriptive studies...

Nanomedicine and Breast Cancer Imaging Postdoc Fellowship Location: University of Pennsylvania - Perelman School of Medicine Open Date: Jul 16, 2026 Deadline: The Cormode lab in the Radiology Department is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join an interdisciplinary research team developing next-generation nanoparticle contrast agents for the early detection of breast cancer. The successful candidate will contribute to an NIH-funded project focused on the translation of novel silver telluride nanoparticles (Ag₂Te-NP) for contrast-enhanced mammographic imaging in women with dense breasts. The project aims to advance a promising imaging technology toward clinical translation and eventual first-in-human studies. Project Overview Breast cancer remains a leading cause of cancer-related mortality among women. While mammography has significantly improved early detection, its sensitivity is reduced in women with dense breast tissue, who also face a...

    Summary A Postdoctoral Research Fellow position is immediately available to investigate the mechanisms of gut nutrient sensing and brain reward systems by intestinal Intrinsic Primary Afferent Neurons (IPANs) and their roles in obesity and diabetes development as part of an R01 funded project in Dr. Sinju Sundaresan’s laboratory at Midwestern University, Downers Grove, IL. We are seeking hard-working, highly motivated, detail-oriented candidates with background in neuroscience and experience in rodent survival surgery, stereotaxic surgery, electrophysiology, rodent behavioral evaluation combining opto- or chemo-genetics, fiber-photometry, and head-mount miniature microscopy to join our research team. Experience in multi-omics, bioinformatics, and data analyses using R will be considered as assets. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently with minimal supervision within a multidisciplinary, diverse group of scientists. This...

Postdoctoral researcher in social identity, politics, and computational methods The Politics, Identities, and Communication Lab (PICL) at the University of Pennsylvania's Annenberg School for Communication is hiring a postdoctoral researcher specializing in politics, social identity, and computational methods. The successful candidate for this position will work under the supervision and mentorship of Dr. Deen Freelon, PICL's director. The lab was founded in 2024 and focuses on the computational and quantitative study of communication and social identities including race, gender, political ideology, religion, sexual/cultural/national identity, and others. Our research incorporates data from a wide range of digital sources, including social media, video-sharing platforms, podcasts, music streaming, and LLMs. Applicants with strong interests in these and related issues are encouraged to apply, as are those with experience analyzing under-studied media types including audio,...

JOB TITLE Post Doctoral Fellow LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Chemistry & Biochemistry - NFR JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) seeks applicants for a postdoctoral research associate to begin immediately. The research associate is expected to work under Prof. Rong R. Wang's supervision and will focus on developing novel methods and materials for advanced biological and chemical sensors, cell therapeutics and connective tissue regeneration. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Conduct independent and collaborative research and prepare peer-reviewed journal articles, conference papers, and technical reports to disseminate research findings. Collaborate with faculty, graduate students, and external research partners in an interdisciplinary research environment. Provide mentoring and technical guidance to graduate and...

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...

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...

Postdoctoral Position: Red Blood Cell Immunobiology Location: Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Open Date: Jun 09, 2026 Deadline: The Mangalmurti Laboratory, in the Department of Medicine's Divison of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care, invites applications for a postdoctoral position focused on evaluating red blood cells (RBCs) as a novel liquid biopsy platform for cancer detection and disease monitoring. This industry-sponsored project will investigate the biological basis, analytical performance, and translational potential of RBC-associated tumor DNA (rtDNA) as a new substrate for precision oncology applications. The laboratory recently discovered that RBCs rapidly acquire and retain tumor-derived DNA, revealing an unexpected role for RBCs in cancer biology and liquid biopsy. Emerging data suggest that RBC-associated tumor DNA may provide a sensitive and complementary source of tumor-derived genetic material that can overcome some of...

Research Scientist - Tactical and Occupational Performance Institute Job ID: 297648 Location: Georgia Southern - Savannah Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular About Us Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations. With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations...

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 - 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 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 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 Research Fellow Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Apr 02, 2026 Deadline: Project: Transitioning through Uncertainty - Sociopolitical Feedback from Clean Energy Manufacturing Investments University of Pennsylvania , Department of Political Science | Philadelphia, PA Position Overview The Penn Environmental Politics Lab seeks a post-doctoral research fellow to support a two-year research project, beginning in July 2026. This one-year appointment, with possibility for renewal for a second year contingent on performance and availability of funding, is designed for a social scientist who has recently completed (by July 2026) a PhD in political science, economics, public policy, sociology, environmental studies, or a related field. The fellow will be based at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and will work closely with PI Parrish Bergquist. They will have access to Penn's research community including seminars, workshops, and...

Postdoctoral Researcher in Stroke Neurology Location: University of Pennsylvania - Perelman School of Medicine Open Date: Apr 02, 2026 Deadline: The Favilla Lab and the Penn Comprehensive Stroke Center are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to join our multidisciplinary team in supporting multiple NIH funded projects that span translational and clinical topics in stroke neurology. The labs focuses on translating bedside cerebral hemodynamic monitoring techniques to refine novel biomarkers in stroke care. The Postdoctoral Researcher will receive training in bedside hemodynamic modalities (e.g., optical CBF imaging, TCD) in order to support ongoing projects. This role is unique in that it provides an opportunity for significant time at the bedside with human subjects (i.e., stroke patients or other critically ill patients enrolled in our studies). This Postdoctoral Researcher will be a key contributor to our multidisciplinary team, and they will have the opportunity to...

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)...

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...

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....

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...