193 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...

Part-Time Clinical Research Assistant B 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...

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...

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...

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:...

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...

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...

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 of Accounting Location: Philadelphia Open Date: Sep 17, 2026 Deadline: Oct 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Wharton School's Accounting Department is seeking applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position as an Assistant Professor. Applicants should have interests in areas such as Financial, Managerial, and Tax Accounting. Demonstrated ability or potential for high quality research and teaching are important. The appointment is expected to begin July 1, 2027. Qualifications Applicants must have a Ph.D. (expected completion by June 30, 2028 is acceptable) from an accredited institution an outstanding research record or potential. Application Instructions Applications, including cover letter, curriculum vitae, and recent publications or working papers, must be submitted online (beginning, September 17, 2026): Candidates should also include contact information for three references who will be asked to...

Assistant Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy (Tenure Track) 2026-2027 Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 14, 2026 Deadline: Nov 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Business Economics and Public Policy Department of the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, is seeking applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. The Department encompasses microeconomics fields and participates in teaching undergraduate and MBA business economics. The Department also offers a PhD in Applied Economics. The appointment is expected to begin July 1, 2027. Information about the Business Economics and Public Policy Department at Wharton may be found at: https://bepp.wharton.upenn.edu . Qualifications Excellence in research and teaching are the primary criteria for selection.Applicants must have a Ph.D. from an accredited institution (expected completion by June 30, 2028 is acceptable)....

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...