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University of Pennsylvania
May 02, 2026
Full time
Research Associate
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Associate Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Apr 30, 2026 Deadline: Apr 30, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for a Research Associate 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 protein structure-function relationships with a focus on metalloenzyme mechanisms. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Responsibilities may include independently designing and carrying out research by performing biochemical activity and kinetic measurements, and analyzing enzyme structure using commonly used laboratory and spectroscopic methods. The successful applicant will have an opportunity to...
University of Pennsylvania
May 02, 2026
Full time
Research Associate
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Associate Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Apr 30, 2026 Deadline: Apr 30, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for a Research Associate 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). Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree. Responsibilities may include conducting research in the molecular functions and biological roles of the novel chimeric fusion product of TOMM40 and APOE, the two highest risk genes for Alzheimer's disease, aging-related cognitive decline and life expectancy in humans. The successful applicant will have an opportunity to collaborate with other colleagues and participate in challenging research projects in the lab, attend...
University of Pennsylvania
May 02, 2026
Full time
Research Associate
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Associate Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Apr 30, 2026 Deadline: Apr 30, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Radiation Oncology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for a Research Associate 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 Tumor biology, preferably in radiation biology/oncology is required. Work with rodents is also required. Experience with growing of tissue organoids, and performing complex immunohistochemical and immunofluorescence analyses on fixed/embedded tissue is strongly recommended. Experience inscRNAseq analysis is a plus. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Small animal training certification is required....
University of Pennsylvania
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Research Associate, Gynecologic Oncology at the Penn Ovarian Cancer Research Center
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Associate, Gynecologic Oncology at the Penn Ovarian Cancer Research Center Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: May 20, 2025 Deadline: May 20, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for a Research Associate 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 ovarian cancer biology, biomarker development, animal studies, and genetic screens. A strong background in molecular biology, drug development, mouse models, and cancer genomics is required. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree. Specifically, a Ph.D. in Cell and Molecular Biology and 5 years of relevant postdoctoral training are required. Must have...
University of Pennsylvania
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Research Associate-ITMAT
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Associate-ITMAT Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 29, 2025 Deadline: Sep 29, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Institute for Translational Medicine and Therapeutics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for a Research Associate 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 circadian biology, and cardiovascular physiology and pathology. The research associate should have skills in laboratory techniques relating to cell culture, molecular biology, mouse models, and rodent cardiac surgery. For the clinical portion of the work, strong experience in clinical translational research, advanced statistical analytics, omics analyses, wearable device application and data...
University of Pennsylvania
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Research Associate-Orthopaedic Surgery
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Associate-Orthopaedic Surgery Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Oct 02, 2025 Deadline: Oct 02, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for a Research Associate 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 tissue engineering, biomaterials, mechanical testing, cartilage/meniscus, large animal models, and biomaterials synthesis. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in Biomedical Engineering (or equivalent) and postdoctoral experience in research fields related to regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, and/or translational animal models. Strong written and oral communication skills are essential, including a...
University of Pennsylvania
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Research Associate Epidemiology
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Associate Epidemiology Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Nov 20, 2025 Deadline: Nov 20, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for several Research Associate positions 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 longitudinal causal inference methods and/or the design, evaluation, and application of research methods, as well as a specific area of epidemiology, (bio)statistics, or a related field of quantitative or computational science. Applicants must have at least one year of postdoctoral experience. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Responsibilities may include : 1. Development...
University of Pennsylvania
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Research Associate Causal
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Associate Causal Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Apr 09, 2026 Deadline: Apr 09, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for several Research Associate positions 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). Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Responsibilities may include : (1) development and application of statistical and machine learning methods for analyzing electronic health records (EHRs) data, claims data, and biobank data; (2) manage the development and documentation and technical support of industry grade open access software implementing state-of-the-art causal inference methods developed by researchers at the Penn Center...
University of Pennsylvania
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Research Associate Position - Lazar laboratory
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Associate Position - Lazar laboratory Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Apr 27, 2026 Deadline: Apr 27, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism in the Department of Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for a Research Associate 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). Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree. Position requires a minimum of three years of postdoctoral research experience. Responsibilities may include experiments related to determining mechanisms underlying the functions of thyroid hormone receptors in cells and in vivo by developing novel methods of gene transcription and analysis in liver and other tissues. Applicant must have experience working...
University of Pennsylvania
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Research Associate in the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Pennsylvania specializing in cognitive neuroscience
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Associate in the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Pennsylvania specializing in cognitive neuroscience Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Mar 24, 2026 Deadline: Mar 24, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Neurosurgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for a Research Associate 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 recording and analysis of human invasive electrophysiology, including time series analysis, spike sorting and statistical modeling in the domains of memory and decision making. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Preferred applicant should have 3-5 years of postdoctoral experience. Responsibilities may include...
University of Pennsylvania
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Research Associate in Neuroscience
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Associate in Neuroscience Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Feb 04, 2026 Deadline: Feb 04, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Neuroscience at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for a Research Associate 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 in vivo electrophysiology and data analysis using Python or Matlab, as well as experience with behavioral experiments. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Responsibilities may include include working independently and as part of collaborative research groups on basic science research projects to elucidate the mechanisms underlying the regulation of REM sleep in mice and to understand how disturbances...
University of Pennsylvania
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Research Associate in Neuroscience
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Associate in Neuroscience Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 09, 2025 Deadline: Sep 09, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Neuroscience at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for a Research Associate 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 peripheral sensory neuron biology, evaluation of skin immunity, and helminth parasitology work. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Responsibilities may include working independently and as part of collaborative research groups studying the effects of helminth parasitic formulations on calcium influx, neuropeptide release, and behavior induced by specific subsets of itch-inducing neurons. Moreover,...
University of Pennsylvania
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Research Associate in the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Pennsylvania specializing in Electrophysiology and Neuromodulation in Animal Models
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Associate in the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Pennsylvania specializing in Electrophysiology and Neuromodulation in Animal Models Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Mar 31, 2026 Deadline: Mar 31, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Philadelphia VA Medical Center (PVAMC) and the Department of Neurosurgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for a Research Associate 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 coding, EEG and signals analysis, as well as electrophysiology in animal models and neuromodulation. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Preferred applicant should have 3-5 years of experience in these areas of expertise....
University of Pennsylvania
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Research Associate - Otorhinolaryngology
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Associate - Otorhinolaryngology Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Mar 30, 2026 Deadline: Mar 30, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Otorhinolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for several Research Associate positions 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). Applicants must have an M.D. or Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree. Responsibilities may include scientific research in the field of Otorhinolaryngology with a focus on aiding in the preparation of scientific papers, grants writing and grants proposals. The successful applicant will have an opportunity to develop independence in research through writing grants and peer-reviewed publications. Qualifications...
University of Pennsylvania
Mar 24, 2026
Full time
Research Associate - Advanced Core for Microscope Engineering
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Associate - Advanced Core for Microscope Engineering Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Aug 08, 2025 Deadline: Aug 08, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Overview : The newly established Advanced Core for Microscope Engineering (ACME) ( https://www.med.upenn.edu/cdbacme/ ) at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine will provide custom built ad hoc optical microscopy solutions, advanced image analysis, and consultation services to researchers across the Penn campus and beyond. The core will take advantage of modular hardware and software technology being developed in the Mir Lab (mir-lab.com) which will allow for rapid prototyping and construction of instruments. This is inherently a new type of core model which combines engineering new technologies in response to desired experimental designs instead of working within the bounds of commercially available technology. The core is co-directed by Dr. Mustafa Mir (mir-lab.com), Dr. Melike Lakadamyali...
University of Pennsylvania
Mar 24, 2026
Full time
Research Associate - Microbiology
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Associate - Microbiology Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Oct 28, 2025 Deadline: Oct 28, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Microbiology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for a Research Associate 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 mRNA biochemistry, mRNA production, immunology (evaluate vaccine-induced cellular and humarol immune responses) and work with mice. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree. Responsibilities may include investigation of novel adjuvants for mRNA vaccines in various mouse models. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to further develop critical research skills, literature and experimental techniques, prepare...
University of Pennsylvania
Mar 24, 2026
Full time
Research Associate - Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Imaging Lab
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Associate - Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Imaging Lab Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Feb 09, 2026 Deadline: Feb 09, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Radiology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for a Research Associate 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). Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Responsibilities may include collaborating with other members of the Penn community, including members of the AI2D Center, in their respective research areas, and providing contributions to the further development of the research program. The successful applicant will have an opportunity to develop a research program in the field of cognitive and clinical neuroscience, with...
University of Pennsylvania
Mar 18, 2026
Full time
Research Associate
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Associate Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Oct 01, 2024 Deadline: Oct 01, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Cell and Developmental Biology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for a Research Associate 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 Expertise in advanced cell culture techniques, genetic engineering of mammalian cells, biochemistry, specifically splicing analysis, metabolism-especially analysis of mitochondrial function, and animal models of cancer. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree. Responsibilities may include Investigation of the role of splicing factors in hematologic malignancy and normal hematopoietic cells with a focus on PINK1...
University of Pennsylvania
Mar 18, 2026
Full time
Research Associate Position - Margulies laboratory
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Associate Position - Margulies laboratory Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Aug 26, 2025 Deadline: Aug 26, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine in the Department of Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for several Research Associate positions 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). Applicants must have an M.D. or Ph.D degree. Responsibilities may include designing and executing studies focused on mechanobiology and myocardial tissue engineering, manuscript preparation, and development of applications for extramural funding. The successful applicant will have an opportunity to grow as an independent researcher in a collaborative environment with opportunities for mentorship....
University of Pennsylvania
Mar 18, 2026
Full time
Research Associate
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Associate Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Apr 25, 2025 Deadline: Apr 25, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for a Research Associate 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 Mass Spectrometry. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree. Responsibilities may include developing collaborative and independent research programs related to the intersection of chromatin biology and proteomics. Learn, apply, and contribute to the development of cutting-edge mass spectrometry-based methods for the quantitative analysis of nuclear proteins and histone post-translational modifications, along with a...
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