11 psychology jobs found in Philadelphia

Research Project Manager University Overview 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. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023. 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 educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural...

Postdoctoral Scholar in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Stroke, and Health Promotion Location: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Open Date: Oct 20, 2026 Deadline: Dr. Kimberly Waddell in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Pennsylvania is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join an NIH and VA-funded research program focused on strategies to improve physical activity and long-term disease management after stroke. Stroke is a leading cause of complex, long-term disability. Individuals receive most rehabilitation services within the first few weeks or months after stroke, after which they must manage their health and recovery with limited professional support. Dr. Waddell's lab addresses this gap by studying how to leverage behavioral science and scalable, remote technologies to promote daily physical activity after stroke. Her research portfolio incorporates behavioral economic principles, social...

Postdoctoral Fellow in Social and Psychological Wellbeing and Aging at the University of Pennsylvania Location: University of Pennsylvania - Perelman School of Medicine Open Date: Oct 19, 2026 Deadline: We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join an NIH-funded research program focused on improving outcomes for persons living with dementia and their care partners. The fellow will contribute to the development and validation of the Social and Psychological Outcomes Tally (SPOT) , a novel patient-centered measure of social and psychological quality of life designed for individuals with mild-to-moderate dementia and their caregivers. This multidisciplinary project integrates psychometrics, behavioral science, health services research, qualitative methods, and dementia care to create tools that can guide clinical decision-making and care planning. Responsibilities include participant recruitment and data collection, quantitative and qualitative...

Assistant Professor, Clinician Educator, Autism, Depression, Transition to Adulthood – CHOP Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 04, 2026 Deadline: Sep 04, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Department of Psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure clinician educator track. Expertise is required in the specific area of autism spectrum disorder in the transition to adulthood age period and a focus on the measurement and treatment of co-occurring Depression. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Candidates must be eligible for licensure in Pennsylvania. Teaching responsibilities may include supervising behavioral health trainees (including psychology externs, interns, and fellows) in clinical practice and research; giving lectures to trainees in psychology, psychiatry, neurology, and pediatrics....

Assistant Professor of Psychiatry in Behavioral Sleep Medicine - Academic Clinician Track Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 24, 2026 Deadline: Sep 24, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Philadelphia VA Medical Center (PVAMC) and the Department of Psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure academic clinician track. Expertise is required in the specific area of behavioral sleep medicine. Applicants must have an M.D. or Ph.D or equivalent degree. Teaching responsibilities may include training and supervision of clinical psychology, trainees and staff psychologists in behavioral sleep medicine topics. Clinical responsibilities may include provision of CBT for insomnia and other behavioral sleep services. Qualifications Application Instructions To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/194163 Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The...

Postdoctoral Training Program in the Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications of Genetics and Genomics (Summer 2027) Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 14, 2026 Deadline: Dec 09, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The mission of the 3-year Penn Postdoctoral Training Program in the Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) of Genetics and Genomics, supported by a training grant from the National Human Genome Research Institute, is to prepare junior scholars for success as creative, independent investigators in the field of ELSI research. Fellows will participate fully in the life of the Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy, which is among the world's leading bioethics departments, and will engage with the outstanding genetic medicine, science, and ELSI communities at Penn. Fellows will receive a generous annual stipend, benefits, and funds for academic books and travel. When appropriate to their prior training and career goals, ELSI fellows may pursue a...

Academic Clinician Assistant Professor, Healthy Minds Healthy Kids-CHOP Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Jul 15, 2025 Deadline: Jul 15, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Department of Psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for several Assistant Professor positions in the non-tenure academic clinician track. Applicants must have an M.D. or Ph.D or equivalent degree. Teaching responsibilities may include supervising behavioral health trainees (including psychiatry residents, psychology externs and interns) and social work trainees; giving lectures to trainees in psychology, psychiatry, and pediatrics; develop curricula. Clinical responsibilities may include assessment and treatment behavioral health services to children and families seen in CHOP primary care sites. The Healthy Minds, Healthy Kids Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) integrates...

Psychologist & Clinical Director, Perinatal Psychosocial, Center for Fetal Diagnoses & Treatment - Academic Clinician Track - CHOP Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 11, 2026 Deadline: Sep 11, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Department of Psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for an Assistant or Associate Professor position in the non-tenure academic clinician track. The selected candidate will also serve as the Clinical Director/Psychologist, Perinatal Psychosocial in the Center for Fetal Diagnoses and Treatment. Expertise is required in the specific area of the provision of maternal mental health, perinatal psychology and consultation-liaison psychology services, as well as evidence-based psychological assessment and intervention for families facing complex fetal diagnoses and high-risk pregnancies. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree and...

Instructor in Population Mental Health Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Jul 09, 2025 Deadline: Jul 09, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Instructor position in the Academic Support Staff. This appointment will be initially for one (1) year and continuation during that time period and renewal are based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding (limited to three (3) years). Expertise is required in the specific area of implementation science, mental health/substance use services research, and clinical psychology. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Psychology license or license eligible as a psychologist in PA or equivalent preferred. Responsibilities may include conducting and supporting mental health services and implementation science research focused on increasing access to evidence-based interventions for mental...

Postdoctoral Fellow in Adversity and Health at the University of Pennsylvania's Population Studies Center (PSC) Location: University of Pennsylvania Open Date: Sep 10, 2026 Deadline: The Malawi Longitudinal Study of Families and Health (MLSFH; https://www.MLSFHresearch.org) at the University of Pennsylvania seeks applicants for a postdoctoral researcher to support a NICHD funded 5-year project on Adversities, Health and Resilience in Early Adulthood. This novel project builds on a quarter-century of social and contextual MLSFH data. Starting in 2017, the project captured prospective data from a new cohort of over 2,000 MLSFH children as they moved through adolescence. They are now entering young adulthood, and the next phase of the project will examine how earlier childhood adversity influences sexual, reproductive and mental health, and how it is transmitted across generations to their children. The new study will provide unparalleled insights into how adversities...

Assistant Professor in Addiction Psychiatry at the Philadelphia VAMC - Clinician Educator Track Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 04, 2026 Deadline: Sep 04, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Philadelphia VA Medical Center (PVAMC) and the Department of Psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure clinician educator track. Expertise is required in the specific area of addiction genetics, chronic pain, structural equation modeling and similar multivariate statistics. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree. Psychology licensure is required. Teaching responsibilities may include providing lectures to psychiatric residents and research mentoring to undergraduate, medical and graduate students. Clinical responsibilities may include providing clinical care at the Philadelphia VAMC to patients with substance use disorders. Research or scholarship responsibilities...