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University of Pennsylvania
Nov 06, 2026
Full time Part time / Adjunct
Research Assistant Professor - Radiochemistry
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Assistant Professor - Radiochemistry Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Nov 05, 2026 Deadline: Nov 05, 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 an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure research track. Expertise is required in the specific area of radiopharmaceutical sciences, with an emphasis on radiochemistry, molecular imaging, and/or targeted radionuclide therapy. Candidates should have experience in the development and evaluation of diagnostic or therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals, including relevant chemical, biological, or translational approaches. Preferred qualifications include postdoctoral or other relevant research experience, typically 0-3 years, in radiopharmaceutical sciences, radiochemistry, molecular imaging, or a related field. Candidates should demonstrate evidence of research productivity through peer-reviewed...
University of Pennsylvania
Nov 03, 2026
Full time Part time / Adjunct
Research Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery specializing in Translational Immunotherapy in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery specializing in Translational Immunotherapy in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Nov 02, 2026 Deadline: Nov 02, 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 an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure research track. Expertise is required in the specific area of immunology, bioengineering, tumor biology, and immuno-oncology. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree. Research or scholarship responsibilities may include developing both collaborative and independent research programs focused on primary and metastatic brain cancers. The research focus will synergize with the existing translational program to develop novel therapies for brain tumors. This includes model development and validation, bioengineering approaches to...
University of Pennsylvania
Oct 30, 2026
Full time
Cancer Survivorship Research Assistant Professor, Clinician Educator, Pediatric Oncology
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Cancer Survivorship Research Assistant Professor, Clinician Educator, Pediatric Oncology Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Oct 28, 2026 Deadline: Oct 28, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Division of Oncology in the Department of Pediatrics 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 pediatric cancer survivorship research. Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Board-certified or board-eligible in pediatric hematology/oncology. Teaching responsibilities may include didactic and clinical instruction of medical students, residents, post-doctoral fellows, instructors, and/or clinical research assistants and educational liaison with advanced practice providers. Clinical responsibilities may include inpatient and outpatient care focused on children, adolescents, and young...
University of Pennsylvania
Sep 26, 2026
Full time Part time / Adjunct
Research Assistant Professor of Epidemiology
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Assistant Professor of Epidemiology Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 25, 2026 Deadline: Sep 25, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Informatics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for several Assistant Professor positions in the non-tenure research track. Expertise is required in the specific area of causal inference and machine learning methods. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Research or scholarship responsibilities may include expertise in statistical programming (R, Python, SAS) and proficiency in analyzing and interpreting health outcomes, along with a demonstrated aptitude for working with state-of-the-art computing infrastructure, Overleaf/LaTeX, GitHub, and reproducible research pipelines. The successful candidate will bring a demonstrated record of first- or senior-authored peer-reviewed publications in statistical methodology,...
University of Pennsylvania
Oct 24, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Temp - Research Assistant
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Temp - Research 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 consistently ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers. 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...
University of Pennsylvania
Sep 17, 2026
Full time Part time / Adjunct
Research Assistant Professor in Public Mental Health
University of Pennsylvania 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 Application...
University of Pennsylvania
Oct 30, 2026
Full time
Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Basic and Translational Research in Pediatric Cancer
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Basic and Translational Research in Pediatric Cancer Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Oct 28, 2026 Deadline: Oct 28, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Division of Oncology in the Department of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the tenure track. Expertise is required in the specific area of basic and translational research focused on pediatric cancer. Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Board certified or eligible in pediatric hematology/oncology. Teaching responsibilities may include teaching and research training of medical students, graduate students, residents, medical fellows in pediatric hematology/oncology or other disciplines, and post-doctoral fellows. Clinical responsibilities may include serving as attending physician participating in the inpatient...
University of Pennsylvania
Sep 12, 2026
Full time Part time / Adjunct
Assistant Professor - Research Track - Neonatology
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
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...
University of Pennsylvania
Sep 12, 2026
Full time Part time / Adjunct
Assistant Professor - Research Track - Epigenetics Research Professor
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
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...
University of Pennsylvania
Aug 26, 2026
Fellowship / PostDoc
Postdoctoral Researcher, Translational Human Reproductive Biology
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Postdoctoral Researcher, Translational Human Reproductive Biology Location: University of Pennsylvania - Perelman School of Medicine Open Date: Aug 24, 2026 Deadline: Faculty Mentor: Kathleen O'Neill MD MSTR Department: OBGYN Research Funding Source Type: PI Grant Number of Positions: 1 Candidates requiring visa sponsorship are welcome to apply. The O'Neill Lab in the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher to join a translational research program focused on the female reproductive tract. Our overarching goal is to understand the cellular and molecular basis of implantation, endometrial regeneration, and gynecologic disease, and to translate those discoveries into new therapies for infertility and other disorders of women's health. The lab works almost exclusively in human systems. Ongoing projects include:...
University of Pennsylvania
Oct 23, 2026
Full time Part time / Adjunct
Research Lab Technician B (Unit for Experimental Psychiatry)
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Lab Technician B (Unit for Experimental Psychiatry) 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...
University of Pennsylvania
Sep 06, 2026
Full time Part time / Adjunct
Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt 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 consistently ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers. 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...
University of Pennsylvania
Nov 05, 2026
Full time Part time / Adjunct
Library Assistant, Chemistry and Dental Libraries
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Library Assistant, Chemistry and Dental Libraries 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...
University of Pennsylvania
Nov 04, 2026
Full time Part time / Adjunct
Administrative Assistant
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Administrative 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...
University of Pennsylvania
Nov 03, 2026
Full time Part time / Adjunct
Program Coordinator for Recruitment & Undergraduate Training Programs, Research Trainee Affairs
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Program Coordinator for Recruitment & Undergraduate Training Programs, Research Trainee Affairs 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...
University of Pennsylvania
Nov 03, 2026
Full time Part time / Adjunct
Assistant Director of Equipment Operations
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Assistant Director of Equipment Operations 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
Nov 03, 2026
Full time Part time / Adjunct
Associate Dean for Entrepreneurial Programs
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Associate Dean for Entrepreneurial Programs 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
Nov 03, 2026
Full time Part time / Adjunct
Director of Facilities Operations, Planning & Projects
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Director of Facilities Operations, Planning & Projects 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...
University of Pennsylvania
Oct 31, 2026
Full time Part time / Adjunct
Director of JD Admissions
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Director of JD 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, lively cultural...
University of Pennsylvania
Oct 31, 2026
Full time Part time / Adjunct
Assistant Director of Engagement and Events, Penn Libraries
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Assistant Director of Engagement and Events, Penn Libraries 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...
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