562 research assistant jobs found

Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Dec 17, 2025 Deadline: Dec 17, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Department of Neurosurgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure research track. Expertise is required in the specific area of molecular and cancer biology, or closely related fields with a strong record in advanced molecular and cell biology methods, multi-omic profiling, and next-generation sequencing. The role requires demonstrated expertise in development and application of patient-derived in vitro and in vivo disease tissue culture models for preclinical research and clinical precision medicine applications. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree. We are seeking applicants that bring experience building and...

Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Pennsylvania specializing in Traumatic Brain Injury Research Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Dec 17, 2025 Deadline: Dec 17, 2027 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 traumatic brain injury (TBI) research, including experience in pre-clinical modeling of TBI and translation of preclinical neuropathological findings to clinical neuropathology of TBI. Applicants must have an M.D and/or Ph.D or equivalent degree. Research or scholarship responsibilities may include developing an independent research enterprise that focuses on traumatic brain injury research. The preferred applicant will also have the opportunity to supervise/mentor undergraduate, graduate and...

Research Assistant Professor: Quantitative CT for Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Jan 21, 2026 Deadline: Jan 21, 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 CT physics, with focus on quantitative imaging methods, system performance evaluation, and translational research that bridges technical development and clinical use. The department is seeking candidates with experience in designing or applying photon-counting CT techniques to improve diagnostic accuracy or interventional guidance. Familiarity with clinical workflow integration or multi-disciplinary collaborations is also preferred. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Research or scholarship responsibilities may include leading both...

Biomedical Optics Research Assistant Professor Resuscitation Center - CHOP Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Feb 12, 2025 Deadline: Feb 12, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure research track. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree. Research or scholarship responsibilities may include collaborative or independent research of high quality with distinctive, original, and expert intellectual contributions. Research experience in biomedical optics and its applications in translational medicine, with a focus on developing and applying advanced optical techniques for monitoring physiological parameters in clinical settings is required. The successful candidate will be expected to secure independent research grant support, usually from federal...

Research Assistant Professor of Genetics Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: May 21, 2024 Deadline: May 21, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Genetics 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 genetics, and may include expertise in one or more of the following: computational biology, statistical genetics, population genetics, biomedical informatics, complex genetics, clinical genetics, pharmacogenetics/genomics, functional genomics, structural variation analysis, cancer genetics, human phenomics, and genomic medicine. Applicants must have an M.D. or Ph.D or equivalent degree. Research or scholarship responsibilities may include developing collaborative and independent research programs related to human genetics, co-supervision of postdoctoral fellows, students, and research staff,...

Research Assistant Professor of Medicine Faculty Position, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Nov 26, 2024 Deadline: Nov 26, 2026 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 an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure research track. Expertise is required in the specific area of transcriptional regulation, including genomic architecture, and circadian biology, specifically in the fields of chromatin and transcription with emphasis on genome-wide approaches in diabetes and obesity models, preferably in circadian models. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Research or scholarship responsibilities may include generating and characterizing novel reagents for gene expression, mouse models of regulators of circadian physiology, and analyzing...

Research Assistant Professor of Neuroscience Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Nov 05, 2025 Deadline: Nov 05, 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 an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure research track. Expertise is required in the specific area of state-of-the-art recording and manipulation techniques, including high-density electrophysiology, optogenetics, and computational analysis of neural data and proficiency with behavioral learning paradigms. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Research or scholarship responsibilities may include the development of an independent research program focused on the circuit-level mechanisms underlying sleep regulation in the mammalian brain. Candidates should have a distinguished record of scholarship, evidenced by publications on in vivo electrophysiology and on the neural control and...

Research Assistant Professor Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Dec 17, 2025 Deadline: Dec 17, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Emergency 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 public health focused on community-engaged research and implementation science and interventions to reduce interpersonal violence. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Research or scholarship responsibilities may include collaborating and developing the candidate's expertise in implementation science and community engaged while contributing to research efforts on additional projects related to emergency care, trauma, violence, injury prevention, and reduction in health disparities. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with faculty and trainees in the department and collaborating...

Geospatial Research Assistant (Wharton Impact) 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,...

Clinical 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 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...

Research Assistant Professor Research Assistant Professor University of Pennsylvania: Perelman School of Medicine: Perelman School of Medicine - Emergency Medicine Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Dec 17, 2025 Deadline: Dec 17, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Description The Department of Emergency 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 public health focused on community-engaged research and implementation science and interventions to reduce interpersonal violence. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Research or scholarship responsibilities may include collaborating and developing the candidate's expertise in implementation science and community engaged while contributing to research efforts on additional projects related to emergency care, trauma, violence, injury prevention, and...

Assistant Professor-Research Track-Human B Cell Immunologist-Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Feb 25, 2026 Deadline: Feb 25, 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 human immunology, single cell analysis including multicolor immunophenotyping, RNA-seq, BCR-seq, TCR-seq etc.The ability to collaborate and communicate across basic, translational and clinical research domains is important for this position. Applicants must have a PhD or equivalent and significant research experience for this position. Research or scholarship responsibilities may include directing an independently funded research program with a focus on B cell contributions to protective and pathologic immunity....

Assistant Vice President and Chief Research Informatics Officer (CRIO), Associate or Full Professor; Clinician Educator or Tenure Track; Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Feb 10, 2026 Deadline: Feb 10, 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 either the non-tenure clinician educator track or the tenure track. Expertise is required in the specific area of informatics, data science, and/or artificial intelligence (AI) in the context of healthcare delivery systems and academic medical centers. Applicants must have an M.D., Ph.D., or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Rank will be commensurate with experience. Teaching responsibilities may include clinical and/or doctoral trainees, as appropriate for the applicant's expertise and...

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...