10 environmental studies jobs found

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 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 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 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 Fellow - Diabetes, Inflammation, Hard and Soft Tissue Healing Location: University of Pennsylvania - School of Dental Medicine Open Date: Feb 24, 2026 Deadline: Faculty Mentor : Dana Graves, DDS DMSc Department: Periodontics Funding Source: Grant Funded Number of Positions: 1 Open to applications from U.S. Citizens and foreign nationals We are seeking an energetic Postdoctoral Fellow to join a fast-paced, highly collaborative laboratory investigating how diabetes reshapes immune regulation, cellular signaling, and hard and soft tissue healing. This role is designed for a hands-on, intellectually curious scientist who wants to take ownership of impactful projects while accelerating career growth through publication-driven science, mentorship, and leadership opportunities. You will work closely with faculty and trainees in a supportive, high-productivity environment with clear opportunities to build a strong track record in manuscripts,...

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)...

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 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...