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Amherst College
Apr 18, 2026
Full time
Post-Doctoral Research Assistant
Amherst College Amherst, MA
Post-Doctoral Research Assistant Amherst Campus Full Time JR6923 Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff. Job Description: Amherst College invites applications for the Post-Doctoral Research Assistant (Chemistry) position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $20.87 - $22.00 per hour. The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Click here...
Augusta University
Mar 09, 2026
Full time
Assistant Research Scientist, Georgia Cancer Center
Augusta University Augusta, GA
Assistant Research Scientist, Georgia Cancer Center Job ID: 295745 Location: Augusta University Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: * Job Summary Job ID 295745 Position # 40069736 The Georgia Cancer Center (GCC) at Augusta University (AU) is seeking a faculty member at the rank of Assistant Research Scientist. This position is intended for an active researcher within an academic setting who holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a closely related field, with demonstrated expertise in laboratory-based research focused on genitourinary cancers and related areas. The successful candidate must have a strong record of peer-reviewed original research publications, along with demonstrated proficiency in scientific writing, presentations, and relevant experimental methodologies. The position provides the opportunity to develop an independent research program with the goal of securing extramural funding and advancing career development and...
Augusta University
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Assistant Research Scientist, Georgia Cancer Center
Augusta University Augusta, GA
Assistant Research Scientist, Georgia Cancer Center Job ID: 269198 Location: Augusta University Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: * Job Summary Job ID 269198   Position # 40070699   The Georgia Cancer Center at Augusta University is recruiting for an Assistant Research Scientist. The purpose of this Assistant Research Scientist position is to have a scientist with medical knowledge and scientific research experience to conduct research on both human samples and mouse models for cancer signaling and drug development research for precision medicine research. The scientist would also be responsible for general lab management, including purchasing materials, and ensuring all safety protocols are updated. The scientist would be required to conduct independent research, preparing manuscripts and research grants. Lastly, the scientist will assist the Principal Investigator (PI) and the other scientist in the lab for...
Augusta University
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Assistant Research Scientist- Georgia Cancer Center
Augusta University Augusta, GA
Assistant Research Scientist- Georgia Cancer Center Job ID: 254810 Location: Augusta University Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: * Job Summary Job ID: 254810 Position # 40052217 The Gerogia Cancer Center at Augusta University is recruiting for an Assistant Research Scientist. The purpose of this Assistant Research Scientist position Is to have a scientist with medical knowledge and scientific research experience to conduct research on both human samples and mouse models for cancer signaling and drug development research for precision medicine research. The personnel would also be responsible for general lab managing, including purchasing materials, and ensuring all safety protocols are updated. The scientist would be required to conduct independent research, preparing manuscripts and research grants. Lastly, the scientist will assist the Pl and the other scientist in the lab for collaborative research and student mentoring. This is a non-tenure...
Central Michigan University
May 02, 2026
Full time
Earth Systems Modeling and Precipitation Extremes Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI
Earth Systems Modeling and Precipitation Extremes Postdoctoral Research Fellow Posting Number: F-1034 College/Unit: College of Science and Engineering Home Department: Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Employee Group: Postdoctoral Research Fellow Employment Status: Full-Time Position Type: 12 month Position Classification: Postdoctoral Research Fellow Position Begin Date: 08/03/2026 Position End Date: 08/02/2027 Position Summary: The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Central Michigan University is seeking a Earth Systems Modeling & Precipitation Extremes Postdoctoral Research Fellow. This position is a one-year appointment with the potential for renewal. The successful applicant will join a dynamic group investigating many aspects of climate resiliency and extreme events in the current and future climate. The postdoctoral research fellow will work as part of a team on the Building Predictive Capacity to Enhance Stormwater...
University of Pennsylvania
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Postdoctoral Fellow in Obstetric Health Care Quality and Equity Research
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Postdoctoral Fellow in Obstetric Health Care Quality and Equity Research Location: University of Pennsylvania - Perelman School of Medicine Open Date: Feb 27, 2026 Deadline: Faculty Mentor: Elizabeth Howell, MD, MPP Department: Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN) Funding Source: PI Grant Number of Positions: 1 Open to U.S. permanent residents and citizens only. Our research program is dedicated to improving health outcomes and equity for all postpartum and pregnant patients. We are funded by the National Institutes of Health to study disparities in maternal health outcomes. This position will support the health care quality and equity program in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology by working on the following projects: 1) An NIH-funded R01 on improving maternal health outcomes for postpartum women 2) The March of Dimes Research Center for Advancing Maternal Health Equity and 3) Other quality and equity-related research. This position will work...
University of Pennsylvania
Apr 04, 2026
Full time
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
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...
SUNY Oneonta
Mar 11, 2026
Full time
Assistant Professor of Developmental Psychology
$63,000 yearly
SUNY Oneonta Oneonta, NY
The Department of Psychology at the State University of New York at Oneonta invites applications for a tenure-track position as an  Assistant Professor of Developmental Psychology  beginning  Fall 2026 . Expectations include, but are not limited to, teaching, research, student advisement, university service, and continuing professional development. This position reports directly to the Chair of the Department of Psychology.  The Department of Psychology at the State University of New York at Oneonta is a thriving department of ten full-time faculty members with diverse research interests that create an engaging learning environment characterized by accessible faculty, teamwork, student research opportunities, and technology-supported classrooms. The department is committed to providing a solid knowledge base in psychology, fostering scientific inquiry and critical thinking skills, promoting competence in written and...
Augusta University
Mar 09, 2026
Full time
Postdoctoral Fellow- PhD Child
Augusta University Augusta, GA
Postdoctoral Fellow- PhD Child Job ID: 294291 Location: Augusta University Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: * About Us Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other. Augusta University's distinct...
New York University Abu Dhabi
Jul 05, 2025
Full time
Post-Doctoral Associate in the Division of Engineering - Dr. Farah Shamout
New York University Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
  New York University: NYU - Global: Abu Dhabi: AD_Engineering Location Abu Dhabi, UAE Open Date Jun 16, 2025 Description The Clinical Artificial Intelligence Lab at NYU Abu Dhabi seeks to improve patient care by developing new machine learning methodologies that tackle unique computational problems in healthcare applications. We use large real-world complex datasets, including data extracted from electronic health records and medical images, for applications pertaining to patient diagnostics and prognostics....
Prairie View A&M University
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Postdoctoral Researcher (PIER Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence)-2
Prairie View A&M University Prairie View, TX
Prairie View A&M University Postdoctoral Researcher (PIER Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence)-2 Job Title Postdoctoral Researcher (PIER - Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence)-2 Agency Prairie View A&M University Department Electrical Engineering Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Prairie View, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Important Immigration information: A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential...
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Post-Doctoral Fellow
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA
JOB TITLE Post-Doctoral Fellow LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Mechanical & Materials Engineering - NFR JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Post-Doctoral Fellow conducts independent and collaborative research in fundamental research in mechanical engineering. The position exists to advance research objectives through computational investigation, data analysis, and dissemination of results. This role contributes to peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, student mentorship, and the overall research mission of the laboratory while supporting the professional development of the postdoctoral scholar. JOB DESCRIPTION RESPONSIBILITIES: Conduct independent and collaborative research and prepare peer-reviewed journal articles, conference papers, and technical reports to disseminate research findings. Contribute to the development of research proposals, including literature review,...
Augusta University
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Postdoctoral Fellow- MCG Vascular Biology Center
Augusta University Augusta, GA
Postdoctoral Fellow- MCG Vascular Biology Center Job ID: 297771 Location: Augusta University Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: * About Us Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other. Augusta...
Prairie View A&M University
Apr 25, 2026
Full time
Postdoctoral Researcher (Machine Learning)
Prairie View A&M University Prairie View, TX
Prairie View A&M University Postdoctoral Researcher (Machine Learning) Job Title Postdoctoral Researcher (Machine Learning) Agency Prairie View A&M University Department Department Of Computer Science Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Prairie View, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description We invite applications for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our interdisciplinary research team advancing machine learning applications in hyperspectral image analysis and plant science. This position focuses on developing, implementing, and optimizing advanced machine learning and deep learning models that integrate spatial and spectral information to improve photosynthetic pigment identification in data obtained from Hyperspectral Confocal Fluorescence Microscopy (HCFM). The successful candidate will contribute across the full machine learning research aspects, including but not limited to data engineering, data preprocessing,...
Augusta University
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Postdoctoral Fellow- MCG-Pharmacology & Toxicology
Augusta University Augusta, GA
Postdoctoral Fellow- MCG-Pharmacology & Toxicology Job ID: 297209 Location: Augusta University Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: * About Us Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other....
Augusta University
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Postdoctoral Fellow- MCG-Physiology
Augusta University Augusta, GA
Postdoctoral Fellow- MCG-Physiology Job ID: 297420 Location: Augusta University Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: * About Us Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other. Augusta University's...
Augusta University
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
Postdoctoral Fellow- MCG-Pharmacology & Toxicology
Augusta University Augusta, GA
Postdoctoral Fellow- MCG-Pharmacology & Toxicology Job ID: 297206 Location: Augusta University Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: * About Us Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other....
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Apr 09, 2026
Full time Fellowship / PostDoc
Post Doctoral Fellow - Biology & Biotechnology, The Bourgeois Lab
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA
JOB TITLE Post Doctoral Fellow LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Biology & Biotechnology - NFR JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Bourgeois Lab at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is hiring a postdoctoral fellow to work towards identifying genetic risk factors of severe and post-treatment Lyme disease-caused by B. burgdorferi infection. The project leverages single-cell RNA sequencing, DNA sequencing, cell culture, and clinical data to gain mechanistic insight into why Lyme disease outcomes are variable. As a result, this position involves a mix of computational and experimental tasks. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Perform cell culture in a Biosafety Level 2 (BSL2) laboratory to probe how primary and immortalized human cells respond to Borrelia burgdorferi. Maintain clear electronic laboratory notebook describing experimental techniques performed in the lab. Leverage bioinformatic skills to...
Augusta University
Apr 09, 2026
Full time
Postdoctoral Fellow- MCG-Immunology Center of GA
Augusta University Augusta, GA
Postdoctoral Fellow- MCG-Immunology Center of GA Job ID: 296999 Location: Augusta University Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: * About Us Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other. Augusta...
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Apr 04, 2026
Full time Fellowship / PostDoc
Post-Doctoral Fellow, Mechanical & Materials Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA
JOB TITLE Post-Doctoral Fellow LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Mechanical & Materials Engineering - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY One opening is available now for a postdoctoral researcher on optical fiber sensor development. The proposed optical fiber sensors will enable differentiation of complex mixtures of gasses and aromas, with potential applications ranging from the food industry, pharmaceutical industry, advanced manufacturing, and defense purposes. The project is sponsored by U.S. Army Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC), and the technology has been attracting interests from various industrial members in the food and pharma industries, with one company in the process of licensing this technology from WPI. The postdoc researcher will be mentored closely while being granted their own freedom of pursuing new ideas, providing that the progress on the sponsored project is satisfactory. The training of...
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