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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...
Jun 26, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Research Scientist Assistant I, The Center for Archaeological Research (CAR)
University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX
Research Scientist Assistant I, The Center for Archaeological Research (CAR) Location: San Antonio, TX Regular/Temporary: Regular Job ID: 15293 Full/Part Time: Part Time Position Information The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn...
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...
Aug 11, 2026
Full time Fellowship / PostDoc
Postdoctoral Researcher (Chemistry)
Amherst College Amherst, MA
Postdoctoral Researcher (Chemistry) Amherst Campus Full Time JR7128 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 Post-Doctoral Research Assistant (Chemistry) is a full-time, fixed-term (2-year) position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $63,000 - $65,000 per year. 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...
Jul 31, 2026
Full time Fellowship / PostDoc
Postdoctoral Scholar – Sentinel Lab
$55,000 - $62,652 yearly
Case Western Reserve University, Psychological Sciences Cleveland, OH
  • Lead and support quantitative and qualitative analyses of study data, including epidemiological analyses of mortality and health services data and analyses of intervention trial data. • Prepare first-authored and collaborative manuscripts, conference presentations, and reports. • Contribute to the design, coordination, and day-to-day conduct of ongoing studies, including community-based intervention pilots involving people at risk for suicide and/or overdose and family and other informal caregivers. • Develop an independent line of research aligned with the lab’s aims, with mentored support for fellowship and career development award applications (e.g., NIH F32/K awards, foundation grants). • Help supervise and mentor research assistants and student trainees.
Jul 14, 2026
Fellowship / PostDoc
Post Doctoral Fellow- IL- Physiology
$63,480 yearly
Midwestern University Downers Grove, IL
    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...
Jun 02, 2026
Full time
Postdoctoral Researcher in Maternal Health Implementation Science
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Postdoctoral Researcher in Maternal Health Implementation Science Location: University of Pennsylvania - Perelman School of Medicine Open Date: May 19, 2026 Deadline: Posting Title: Postdoctoral Researcher in Maternal Health Implementation Science Faculty Mentor: Rebecca Feldman Hamm Department: OBGYN Research Funding Source Type: NIH Grant Number of Positions: 1 Candidates requiring visa sponsorship are welcome to apply Position Summary: The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is seeking applications for one Postdoctoral Researcher. This position is funded by the National Institutes of Health / Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD). The postdoctoral appointment is one year (12 calendar months - July 2026-June 2027) with an option to renew for one additional year. The purposes of the 7-year (2023-2030)...
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...
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...
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...
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....
Aug 05, 2026
Fellowship / PostDoc
Post-Doctoral Fellow, Biomedical Engineering - NFR JM
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA
JOB TITLE Post-Doctoral Fellow LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Biomedical Engineering - NFR JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Laboratory (PI: Karen Troy) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our team studying the role of biomechanics and mechanical loading in skeletal adaptation and injury. Our research combines biomechanics, quantitative image analysis, computational modeling, human physiology, and clinical investigation to advance the understanding of human bone adaptation, fracture prevention, overuse injuries, and rehabilitation. This work is currently supported by the National Institutes of Health. JOB DESCRIPTION Qualifications: PhD or equivalent degree in biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, kinesiology/movement sciences, or a related field Strong quantitative and...
Aug 04, 2026
Fellowship / PostDoc
Postdoctoral Researcher (Animal Science & Nutrition)
Prairie View A&M University Prairie View, TX
Prairie View A&M University Postdoctoral Researcher (Animal Science & Nutrition) Job Title Postdoctoral Researcher (Animal Science & Nutrition) Agency Prairie View A&M University Department CAHS | Agriculture, Nutrition and Human Ecology 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 offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee. In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot...
Aug 04, 2026
Fellowship / PostDoc
Postdoctoral Researcher (Sustainable Agricultural Systems & Wastewater Management)
Prairie View A&M University Prairie View, TX
Prairie View A&M University Postdoctoral Researcher (Sustainable Agricultural Systems & Wastewater Management) Job Title Postdoctoral Researcher (Sustainable Agricultural Systems & Wastewater Management) Agency Prairie View A&M University Department Cooperative Agricultural Research Center 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 offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee....
Jul 21, 2026
Full time Fellowship / PostDoc
Postdoctoral Scholar
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA
$Banner $Description To apply, visit: $ResponseInfo About WPI WPI is a vibrant, active, and diverse community of extraordinary students, world-renowned faculty, and state of the art research facilities. At WPI, we have competitive and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, long-term care, retirement, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, work-life balance and much more. Diversity & Inclusion at WPI WPI is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected; a place where every student, faculty and staff member can be themselves, so that they can study, live, and work comfortably, to reach their full potential, and make meaningful contributions in order to meet departmental and institutional goals. WPI thrives on innovative practice and welcomes diverse perspectives, insight, and people from diverse lived experiences, to enhance the community environment and propel the institution to the next level in a...
Jul 15, 2026
Full time
Postdoctoral Fellow
Augusta University Augusta, GA
Postdoctoral Fellow Job ID: 280508 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 10,500 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...
Jul 10, 2026
Full time
Postdoctoral Fellow
Augusta University Augusta, GA
Postdoctoral Fellow Job ID: 300493 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...
Jul 10, 2026
Full time
Postdoctoral Fellow
Augusta University Augusta, GA
Postdoctoral Fellow Job ID: 300491 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...
Jul 07, 2026
Full time
Postdoctoral Scientist - Ophthalmology
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Postdoctoral Scientist - Ophthalmology Location: University of Pennsylvania - Perelman School of Medicine Open Date: Jul 01, 2026 Deadline: Faculty Mentor: Peter M.J. Quinn Department: Ophthalmology Funding Source: PI Fund/Philantrophic Fund Number of Positions: 1 Open to applications from U.S. citizens and foreign nationals. Job Summary The Department of Ophthalmology is seeking a full-time postdoctoral scientist to work under the direction of the Principle Investigator, and perform duties associated with projects aiming to use gene therapy to tackle inherited retinal disorders (IRDs). Research approaches include therapeutic editing and induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) retinal organoid disease modeling. Further, the position requires assisting the principal investigator with grant and manuscript writing. Job Responsibilities Conduct laboratory research, troubleshoot problems, record and analyze data, independently design new research experiments, and prepare...
Jul 03, 2026
Full time
Post-Doctoral Fellow
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA
JOB TITLE Post-Doctoral Fellow LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Fire Protection Engineering - NFR JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Applications are being sought for a postdoctoral fellow in the research area of Fire Research with a focus on Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) fires under the leadership of Prof. James L Urban in the department of Fire Protection Engineering and as part of the Wildfire Interdisciplinary Research Center at WPI (wildfirecenter.com). The position will involve experimental campaigns related to WUI fire exposure, compartment fires, and assisting/contributing to small- and large-scale experiments. The position is for one-year with the possibility of renewal depending on funding. JOB DESCRIPTION Required skills and qualifications: PhD in Mechanical engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or other related STEM field Ideal major background will be in the thermal fluids area...