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University of Pennsylvania
Oct 03, 2026
Full time Part time / Adjunct
Research Associate - Yim Lab
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Associate – Yim Lab Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Oct 02, 2026 Deadline: Oct 02, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Systems Pharmacology and Translational 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 In vivo CRISPR targeting, Flow cytometry and General molecular cell biology techniques. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Biological Sciences. Responsibilities may include developing a vigorous research program focused on neuroimmunology and neurodevelopment projects. Interacting and training technicians and graduate students. Assisting with the submission...
University of Pennsylvania
Aug 30, 2026
Full time
Full-time Research Associate, Department of Oral Medicine
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Full-time Research Associate, Department of Oral Medicine Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Open Date: Aug 20, 2026 Deadline: The Department of Oral Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine invites applications for a Research Associate position within the Academic Support Staff. The Research Associate will report to Dr. Cagla Akay-Espinoza. The successful candidate will participate in a research program that uses state-of-the-art technologies and experimental models to identify and characterize discrete cell subtypes within complex multicellular environments. The Research Associate will conduct laboratory studies involving molecular biology, next-generation sequencing, mammalian cell culture, and mouse models. Responsibilities may also include experimental design, data interpretation, manuscript preparation, and contributions to grant applications. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop an independent research...
University of Pennsylvania
Aug 19, 2026
Full time
Research Associate Position in Kidney Genetics and Genomics
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Associate Position in Kidney Genetics and Genomics Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Aug 14, 2026 Deadline: Aug 14, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Division of Renal-Electrolyte and Hypertension 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). Expertise is required in the specific area of human genetics, genomics, genetic epidemiology, molecular genetics, or a closely related biomedical research field, with demonstrated research experience applying genetic and genomic approaches to human disease. Experience in kidney genetics and rare kidney disease research is preferred, including research involving nephrotic syndrome, focal...
University of Pennsylvania
Sep 25, 2026
Full time Part time / Adjunct
Research Associate position, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Associate position, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 23, 2026 Deadline: Sep 23, 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). Expertise is required in the specific area of nuclear receptor signaling, including PPARα and HNF4α, hepatic lipid metabolism, genetic regulation of metabolism, circadian biology, epigenetic and transcriptomic data analysis, and metabolic disease research using genetically engineered mouse models and advanced genomic approaches. Applicants must have a...
University of Pennsylvania
Sep 12, 2026
Full time Part time / Adjunct
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...
University of Pennsylvania
Sep 12, 2026
Full time Part time / Adjunct
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....
University of Pennsylvania
Sep 12, 2026
Full time Part time / Adjunct
Research Associate at the Center for Neuromodulation in Depression and Stress (CNDS)
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Associate at the Center for Neuromodulation in Depression and Stress (CNDS) Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Dec 16, 2025 Deadline: Dec 16, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and the Center for Neuromodulation in Depression and Stress (CNDS) 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 limited assessment of patients, TMS, and analysis of MRI results with a focus on advanced multimodal MRI data. Applicants must have an M.D. and/or Ph.D degree. Responsibilities may include participating in research group efforts to obtain and analyze clinical MRI and MRI data. Following analysis, the...
University of Pennsylvania
Sep 12, 2026
Full time Part time / Adjunct
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
Sep 12, 2026
Full time Part time / Adjunct
Research Associate in Neuroscience
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Associate in Neuroscience Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: May 02, 2025 Deadline: May 02, 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 in vivo electrophysiology in rodents and Matlab/Python-based data analysis. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Responsibilities may include working independently and as part of collaborative research groups studying the neuronal basis of motor control in the rodent cortico-basal ganglia pathway using behavioral, neurophysiological, and viral techniques. The successful applicant will have an...
University of Pennsylvania
Sep 12, 2026
Full time Part time / Adjunct
Research Associate in Genetics of Psychiatric Disorders
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Associate in Genetics of Psychiatric Disorders Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Jan 16, 2025 Deadline: Jan 16, 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 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 neuroscience. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree. Responsibilities may include designing and conducting experimental studies to investigate the brain mechanisms underlying pain and drug addiction. This includes employing advanced neuroscience techniques such as rodent behavioral assays, immunohistochemistry, in vivo calcium imaging, optogenetics, chemogenetics, and single-cell RNA sequencing....
University of Pennsylvania
Sep 12, 2026
Full time Part time / Adjunct
Research Associate in Neuroscience
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Associate in Neuroscience Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Mar 31, 2025 Deadline: Mar 31, 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 in vivo electrophysiology in NHPs and Matlab/Python-based data analysis. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Responsibilities may include working independently and as part of collaborative research groups studying the neuronal basis of decision-making in the primate cortico-basal ganglia pathway using behavioral, neurophysiological, and computational techniques. The successful applicant will have an...
University of Pennsylvania
Sep 12, 2026
Full time Part time / Adjunct
Research Associate in Human Immunology - Laura Su's lab
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Associate in Human Immunology - Laura Su's lab Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Jul 09, 2025 Deadline: Jul 09, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Division of Rheumatology 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). Expertise is required in the specific area of T cell biology and bioinformatics. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in tissue culture and flow cytometry, and a broad range of immunologic techniques. A proven track record in analyzing bulk and single-cell RNA-seq, TCR-seq, and BCR-seq data is essential. Candidates must be proficient in advanced statistical and computational methods and have a solid...
University of Pennsylvania
Sep 12, 2026
Full time Part time / Adjunct
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
Sep 09, 2026
Full time Part time / Adjunct
Research Associate (Berger Lab)
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Associate (Berger Lab) Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Aug 14, 2026 Deadline: Aug 18, 2028 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 neuronal and iPSC cell culture, molecular biology, chromatin biology, genomics, and imaging studies. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree. Responsibilities may include investigation of the regulation and functions of nuclear speckles and chromatin organization during neuronal stimulation, using a wide range of approaches including molecular biology, cell biology, genomics approaches, and imaging...
University of Pennsylvania
Aug 29, 2026
Full time
Research Associate
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Associate Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Aug 28, 2026 Deadline: Aug 28, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Psychiatry 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 Drosophila neurogenetics and behavioral neuroscience, with demonstrated experience in quantitative sleep and behavioral analysis, genetic manipulation of defined neuronal populations, and experimental investigation of sensory and neural function. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Responsibilities may include conducting research investigating the neural and molecular mechanisms underlying interactions between...
University of Pennsylvania
Aug 26, 2026
Full time
Research Associate in Neuroscience
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Associate in Neuroscience Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Aug 25, 2026 Deadline: Aug 25, 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 neural development, axon guidance, neuronal specification, or neural circuit assembly; experience working with Drosophila and/or mouse model systems; a strong background in molecular genetics, genomics, transcriptional regulation, and developmental neuroscience; demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and publish findings in peer-reviewed journals; and excellent written and verbal communication skills....
University of Pennsylvania
Sep 16, 2026
Full time Part time / Adjunct
Predoctoral Research Specialist, Rodney White Center for Financial Research, Wharton School
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Predoctoral Research Specialist, Rodney White Center for Financial Research, Wharton School 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...
University of Pennsylvania
Oct 10, 2026
Full time Part time / Adjunct
Access and Disability Accommodations Specialist
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Access and Disability Accommodations Specialist 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,...
University of Pennsylvania
Oct 10, 2026
Full time Part time / Adjunct
Neuroradiology - Clinician-Educator - Senior Ranks
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Neuroradiology - Clinician-Educator - Senior Ranks Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Oct 09, 2026 Deadline: Oct 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 several Associate or Full Professor positions in the non-tenure clinician educator track. Expertise is required in the specific area of neuroradiology. Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Applicants must be certified by the American Board of Radiology and be CAQ-eligible in neuroradiology. Completion of a two-year neuroradiology fellowship is strongly recommended. Rank will be commensurate with experience. Teaching responsibilities may include daily clinical supervision, teaching residents and fellows during readouts and conferences, and participating in interdisciplinary conferences with clinical subspecialties. Teaching of medical students will be limited to those...
University of Pennsylvania
Oct 10, 2026
Full time Part time / Adjunct
Executive Director of the Healthy Weight and Obesity Medicine Program
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Executive Director of the Healthy Weight and Obesity Medicine Program Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Oct 09, 2026 Deadline: Oct 09, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Department of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Associate or Full Professor position in the non-tenure clinician educator track. Expertise is required in the specific area of pediatric obesity medicine, pediatric weight management, and population health; significant leadership experience in a complex academic medical or healthcare environment; demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and build collaborative programs across organizational boundaries; strong record of clinical innovation, scholarship, or research; demonstrated commitment to improving health outcomes for children and adolescents; experience partnering with communities, schools, public health organizations,...
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