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University of Pennsylvania
Aug 08, 2026
Temporary Research Assistant
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Temporary 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...
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Jul 03, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Research Assistant
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA
JOB TITLE Research Assistant LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Mechanical & Materials Engineering - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Multiple PhD Research Assistant positions are available in the Multiscale Thermal Fluids Laboratory (MTFL) within the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). These are immediate openings, and priority will be given to applicants who can begin the program right away. Compensation: $21/hourly. This position is supported through external funding. JOB DESCRIPTION Project 1: Droplet Dynamics This project involves the experimental study of sessile droplet behavior in shear gas flows, using high-speed imaging and image processing techniques. Project 2: Energy Analysis of Commercial Buildings This project focuses on the energy performance analysis of commercial buildings in the region, with the broader goal of promoting...
Northeast Ohio Medical University
Jul 01, 2026
Full time
Ignite Scholar, Research Assistant Professor
Northeast Ohio Medical University Rootstown, OH
Ignite Scholar, Research Assistant Professor Position Type: Faculty Department: Biomedical Sciences Full or Part Time: Full Time Pay Grade: 2 Summary: The Ignite Scholar role is ideal for talented biomedical researchers who have recently completed their doctoral degree and seek a mentored pathway toward a tenure track faculty position. The program has two tracks, (1) research and (2) graduate education in biomedical science and innovation. The research track is designed to provide a platform for building a robust research program with minimal initial teaching responsibilities. The successful candidate will work closely with a senior mentor at NEOMED to develop an independent research career. Fields of study include: neuroscience and hearing research, cardiovascular or cancer biology, tissue regeneration and repair, motor control, health services research, or bioinformatics. After successful completion of the two-to-three-year program, including meeting...
Augusta University
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
Research Assistant - MCG-Clinical Trials Office
Augusta University Augusta, GA
Research Assistant - MCG-Clinical Trials Office Job ID: 300088 Location: Augusta University Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: * About Us Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other. Augusta...
Augusta University
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
Research Assistant - MCG-Immunology Center of GA
Augusta University Augusta, GA
Research Assistant - MCG-Immunology Center of GA Job ID: 299937 Location: Augusta University Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: * About Us Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other. Augusta...
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
Research Assistant Professor in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Apparel Technology
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Kong
  THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY Rooted in 90 years of heritage and intellectual achievement, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has evolved alongside society and made pivotal contributions to the development of Hong Kong, the Nation and the world. The University pursues world-class excellence in education, research and knowledge transfer to nurture socially responsible professionals and leaders, as well as to drive impactful research and innovation. PolyU will strive to continually excel as an innovative world-class university that makes a positive impact on society, living up to the University’s motto: “To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind”. Ranked among the top 100 universities globally by well-known ranking organisations such as Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), Times Higher Education (THE) and U.S. News & World Report, PolyU offers a wide range of world-class educational and research programmes in seven...
Prairie View A&M University
Jun 09, 2026
Full time
Research Assistant/Associate Professor (Breeding & Genetics)
Prairie View A&M University Prairie View, TX
Prairie View A&M University Research Assistant/Associate Professor (Breeding & Genetics) Job Title Research Assistant/Associate Professor (Breeding & Genetics) Agency Prairie View A&M University Department Adloc Cooperative Agriculture And Research Center Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Prairie View, Texas Job Type Faculty Job Description Important Immigration information: A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee. In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas...
Prairie View A&M University
Jun 06, 2026
Full time
Research Assistant Professor/Research Associate Professor(Horticulture/Pomologist)
Prairie View A&M University Prairie View, TX
Prairie View A&M University Research Assistant Professor/Research Associate Professor(Horticulture/Pomologist) Job Title Research Assistant Professor/Research Associate Professor(Horticulture/Pomologist) Agency Prairie View A&M University Department Cooperative Agricultural Research Center Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Prairie View, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Important Immigration information: A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current...
Prairie View A&M University
Jun 06, 2026
Full time
Research Assistant/Associate Professor (Beef Cattle)
Prairie View A&M University Prairie View, TX
Prairie View A&M University Research Assistant/Associate Professor (Beef Cattle) Job Title Research Assistant/Associate Professor (Beef Cattle) Agency Prairie View A&M University Department Cooperative Agricultural Research Center Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Prairie View, Texas Job Type Faculty Job Description The Research Assistant/Associate Professor is responsible for conducting applied research on beef cattle production systems, with a focus on nutrition, reproduction, genetics, management and/or other relevant fields. The Research Assistant/Associate Professor is a joint appointment between the Cooperative Agriculture Research Center (CARC, 75%) and Cooperative Extension Programs (CEP, 25%) in the College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources. The position requires a PhD in Animal Science, or a related field, and at least six years of experience in beef cattle research. Research Assistant/Associate Professor...
University of Pennsylvania
Jun 02, 2026
Full time
Clinical Research Assistant B
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
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 cultural...
Augusta University
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Research Assistant - Biological Sciences
Augusta University Augusta, GA
Research Assistant - Biological Sciences Job ID: 296960 Location: Augusta University Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: * About Us Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other. Augusta...
Amherst College
Apr 18, 2026
Full time
Post-Doctoral Research Assistant
Amherst College Amherst, MA
Post-Doctoral Research Assistant Amherst Campus Full Time JR6923 Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff. Job Description: Amherst College invites applications for the Post-Doctoral Research Assistant (Chemistry) position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $20.87 - $22.00 per hour. The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Click here...
Augusta University
Apr 03, 2026
Full time
Senior Research Assistant- MCG-Neurosci and Reg Medicine
Augusta University Augusta, GA
Senior Research Assistant- MCG-Neurosci and Reg Medicine Job ID: 293437 Location: Augusta University Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: * About Us Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other....
University of Pennsylvania
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Research Assistant Professor of Neuroscience
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
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...
University of Pennsylvania
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Research Assistant Professor of Medicine Faculty Position, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
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...
University of Pennsylvania
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Biomedical Optics Research Assistant Professor Resuscitation Center - CHOP
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
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...
University of Pennsylvania
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
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...
University of Pennsylvania
Feb 24, 2026
Full time
Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Pennsylvania specializing in Traumatic Brain Injury Research
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
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...
University of Pennsylvania
Jan 17, 2026
Full time
Clinical Research Assistant
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
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...
University of Pennsylvania
Dec 20, 2025
Full time
Research Assistant Professor
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
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...
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