120 research assistant jobs found in Philadelphia, PA

Research Assistant Professor in Public Mental Health Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 16, 2026 Deadline: Sep 16, 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 an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure research track. Expertise is required in the specific area of psychiatric epidemiology, mental health services research, and substance use treatment. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Research or scholarship responsibilities may include analysis of claims data and electronic health records to describe the experiences and outcomes of people with substance use disorders and/or psychiatric disorder; community-partnered research to improve quality of care and associate outcomes for these populations, using quantitative analytic skills to support other investigators in conducting similar research. Qualifications...

Assistant Professor - Research Track - Neonatology Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Nov 17, 2025 Deadline: Nov 17, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Division of Neonatology & Newborn Services in the Department of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for several Assistant Professor positions in the non-tenure research track. Applicants must have an M.D or M.D./Ph.D. degree. Applicants must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine by the American Board of Pediatrics or Internal Medicine. Research or scholarship responsibilities may include having a national reputation for collaborative or independent research of high quality with distinctive, original, and expert intellectual contributions. For Full Professor rank, candidates must show evidence of an international reputation for their scientific accomplishments. Candidates must...

Assistant Professor - Research Track - Epigenetics Research Professor Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Jan 07, 2026 Deadline: Jan 07, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure research track. Expertise is required in the specific area of advanced genomics and super-resolution imaging techniques appropriate for the understanding of the interplay of epigenetics and tumor initiation and progression. Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Research or scholarship responsibilities may include developing collaborative and independent research programs related to cancer epigenetics, co-supervision of postdoctoral fellows, students, and research staff, coordinating NIH-funded grant efforts with local, national, and international collaborators or independently, and...

CHOP Sports Medicine Surgeon-CE Track Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 22, 2026 Deadline: Sep 22, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 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. Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Candidates must be board certified/eligible by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Teaching responsibilities may include participation in the clinical education of medical students, residents and fellows. Clinical responsibilities may include providing outpatient and inpatient consultative services. Research or scholarship responsibilities may include clinical or orthopaedic basic science research and will be dependent on the candidates interests and independent support. Candidate must have demonstrated excellent...

CBE Tenured or Tenure-track Positions 2026 - 2027 Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Aug 31, 2026 Deadline: The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering seeks outstanding applicants for tenure-track or tenured positions at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor levels. Individuals with exceptional promise for, or a proven record of research achievement who will excel in teaching undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply. The Department's research programs span a broad range of topics within chemical and biomolecular engineering, including computation, theory, and experimental research. We welcome applicants from all areas of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering related to computational or theoretical research, including, but not limited to process systems engineering; artificial intelligence and machine learning; molecular simulation and thermodynamics; multiscale and data-driven modeling; optimization and control; soft...

Assistant Professor, CE Track, Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 21, 2026 Deadline: Sep 21, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes in the Department of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for several Assistant Professor positions in the non-tenure clinician educator track. Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Board certified in Pediatric Endocrinology is required. Teaching responsibilities may include participation in the clinical education of CHOP residents and fellows as well as medical students from the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. Clinical responsibilities may include providing outpatient and inpatient consultative services. Research or scholarship responsibilities may include clinical and translational research in areas such as type 2 diabetes, obesity and...

Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biology Location: Leidy Laboratories, 3740 Hamilton Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Open Date: Sep 21, 2026 Deadline: The University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Biology . We seek individuals working broadly in cell biology, and/or physiology whose research addresses the development and function of organisms. Areas of particular interest include, but are not limited to, the cellular basis of physiological function, cellular responses to environmental stresses, and the cell biology of organisms in natural or human-altered settings. We are especially interested in candidates whose work connects cellular mechanism and physiology to organismal development, function and, more broadly, to ecological or evolutionary processes. The search is open to individuals working in any experimental system. We are a collaborative and interactive community of faculty...

Building Coordinator, Undergraduate Admissions 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,...

Assistant Professor – CE Track - Assistant Director of Clinical Immunology Laboratory - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 16, 2026 Deadline: Sep 16, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine 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 clinical immunology and flow cytometry. A strong preference will be given to applicants with experience in innovation and clinical assay development. Applicants must have an M.D. and/or Ph.D degree. MD applicants must be board certified in Clinical Pathology (AP/CP or CP) and eligible for medical licensure in Pennsylvania. PhD applicants must have appropriate fellowship or postgraduate training and be board eligible or certified by...

Ward Veterinary Assistant 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...

Assistant Professor of Real Estate (Tenure Track) 2026-2027 Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 17, 2026 Deadline: The Wharton School's Real Estate Department invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position. We seek candidates in applied economics, finance, or related fields who can make significant contributions to real estate economics/finance or urban economics. While applicants may pursue a range of research topics, part of their research should address issues in real estate or urban economics, broadly defined. A strong commitment to excellent teaching in real estate is required. Information about the Wharton Real Estate Program can be found at: http://real-estate.wharton.upenn.edu/ and at http://realestate.wharton.upenn.edu/ Qualifications Applicants must have a Ph.D. (expected completion by June 30, 2028, is acceptable) from an accredited institution and have an outstanding research record or...

Assistant Professor - Tenure Track, Division of Experimental Pathology - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 16, 2026 Deadline: Sep 16, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the tenure track. Applicants must have an Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree. Applicants must show evidence of strong postdoctoral or fellowship experience, demonstrating excellent research accomplishments, intellectual independence, and leadership promise. They must have a clear record of productivity and ingenuity, a high likelihood of securing extramural funding, and a desire to take advantage of our unique collaborative environment. Teaching responsibilities may include providing an outstanding training environment for undergraduate,...

Assistant Professor - Clinical Neuropsychologist - AC Track Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 16, 2026 Deadline: Sep 16, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Neurology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure academic clinician track. Expertise is required in the specific area of comprehensive neuropsychological assessment and assessment of neurologic populations, including those with epilepsy, stroke, movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, dementia and neuro-oncology. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. The candidate should be licensed (or license eligible) in Pennsylvania, have completed a predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology according to the Houston Conference Guidelines and be eligible for board certification in Clinical Neuropsychology. Applicants will have a minimum of two years of...

Radiation Oncology Assistant Professor, AC Track [Palliative Service] Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 16, 2026 Deadline: Sep 16, 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 an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure academic clinician track. Expertise is required in the specific area of palliative care and strong palliative training. The candidate must have experience with palliative radiation, and it is preferable to have residency or fellowship in a palliative program. Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree. Required certifications include eligibility for American Board of Radiology Certification. Teaching responsibilities may include the teaching, training, and mentoring of radiation oncology and medical physics residents, graduate students, and visiting trainees, etc. Informal and formal teachings include, but are...

Bioengineering Tenured or Tenure Track Positions FY27 Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 15, 2026 Deadline: Nov 23, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for tenure-track and tenured faculty positions at the Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor levels as part of a multi-year hiring initiative. For nearly three centuries, Penn has been a leader in shaping and responding to the world's changing needs through innovation in education, research, and service. Guided by In Principle and Practice ( https://in-principle-and-practice.upenn.edu/ ), the University is investing boldly in interdisciplinary research and education that address humanity's most pressing challenges. With twelve schools situated on a single compact campus, Penn offers its faculty unparalleled opportunities for research and education in Bioengineering through collaboration across various engineering, sciences, and...

Assistant Professor of Statistics and Data Science (Tenure-Track) 2026 - 2027 Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 14, 2026 Deadline: The Department of Statistics and Data Science of the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, is seeking applicants for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position. The appointment is expected to begin July 1, 2027. Qualifications Applicants must show outstanding capacity and achievement in research, as well as excellent teaching and communication skills. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent (expected completion by June 30, 2028 is acceptable) from an accredited institution. Application Instructions To apply, please submit the following materials through our online application system: Cover letter. Curriculum vitae. Statements on research and teaching. Contact information for three references who will automatically receive requests for letters of recommendation. Up to 3...

Gynecologic Oncology, Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Clinician-Educator Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 11, 2026 Deadline: Sep 11, 2028 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 an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure clinician educator track. Expertise is required in the specific area of Gynecologic Oncology and have demonstrated excellent qualifications in education, research, and clinical care. Applicants must have an M.D or M.D./Ph.D. degree. Candidate must be BC/BE in Ob/Gyn and Gynecologic Oncology and subspecialty trained in Gynecologic Oncology. Teaching responsibilities may include teaching and supervising medical students, Ob/Gyn residents and Gynecologic Oncology fellows, and participation in formal curriculum. Clinical responsibilities may include out-patient consultations for women with gynecologic...

Gynecologic Oncologist, Assistant Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 11, 2026 Deadline: Sep 11, 2028 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 an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure academic clinician track. Expertise is required in the specific area of Gynecology Oncology and minimally invasive surgery. Successful applicants must have demonstrated excellent qualifications in education and clinical care. Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree. Candidates must be board certified in Ob/Gyn and ACGME-fellowship trained in Gynecologic Oncology and board certified in gynecologic oncology. Teaching responsibilities may include teaching Gyn Oncology fellows, Ob/Gyn residents and medical students and participate in clinical research including clinical trials. Clinical...