5 sociology jobs found in Philadelphia

Research Coordinator 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 offerings, and...

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)...

Senior Director of Leadership Research 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...

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...

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...