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Prairie View A&M University
May 22, 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...
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 Idaho
Jan 16, 2026
Full time
Research Assistant Professor - Wildland Fire Education & Leadership
University of Idaho Moscow, ID
Research Assistant Professor - Wildland Fire Education & Leadership Posting Number: F001405P Advertising Pay Range: Commensurate with experience Location: Moscow Primary Division/College: College of Natural Resources Primary Unit: Forest, Rangeland, & Fire Sciences Employee Category: Faculty Classification Group Title: Research Faculty Position Control Number: 0039 Suffix: 01 Contingency Code: 15 FTE: 1.0 Contract Basis: Academic Year Anticipated Contract Start Date: 01/05/2026 FLSA Status: Exempt Tenure Tracking: Non-Tenure Track Rank: Assistant Professor Extension Type: Not Applicable Administrative Appointment Type: Not applicable Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable): Position Summary: The Department of Forest, Rangeland and Fire Sciences ( FRFS ) seeks an academic year, non-tenure track Assistant Research Professor to help lead, coordinate and support the Student of Fire Initiative at the...
University of Idaho
Jan 16, 2026
Full time
Research Assistant Professor - Wildland Fire Education
University of Idaho Moscow, ID
Research Assistant Professor - Wildland Fire Education Posting Number: F001406P Advertising Pay Range: Commensurate with experience Location: Moscow Primary Division/College: College of Natural Resources Primary Unit: Forest, Rangeland, & Fire Sciences Employee Category: Faculty Classification Group Title: Research Faculty Position Control Number: 0041 Suffix: 01 Contingency Code: 15 FTE: 1.0 Contract Basis: Fiscal Year Anticipated Contract Start Date: 01/05/2026 FLSA Status: Exempt Tenure Tracking: Non-Tenure Track Rank: Assistant Professor Extension Type: Not Applicable Administrative Appointment Type: Not applicable Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable): Position Summary: The Department of Forest, Rangeland and Fire Sciences ( FRFS ) seeks a fiscal year, non-tenure track Assistant Research Professor to help support the Student of Fire Initiative at the University of Idaho. The goal of the Student of...
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...
University of Pennsylvania
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
Research Assistant Professor of Biostatistics
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Assistant Professor of Biostatistics Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Feb 27, 2026 Deadline: Feb 27, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology 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 development and application of biostatistics methods and AI/ML models (particularly, generative AI and agentic AI) for clinical trials and real-world data in oncology. Candidates with postdoctoral training are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Research or scholarship responsibilities may include conducting research with a standing faculty member involving collaborative research studies, and the development, evaluation, or application of biostatistics methods and AI/ML models for clinical trials and real-world data (e.g., EHR/EMR and registry...
Prairie View A&M University
May 27, 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...
Utah Valley University
May 23, 2026
Full time
Visiting Assistant Professor - Constitutional Research
Utah Valley University Orem, UT
Visiting Assistant Professor - Constitutional Research Salary: Depends on Qualifications Job Type: FT Faculty Job Number: FY2605966 Closing: 6/21/2026 11:59 PM Mountain Location: Main Campus - Orem Division: VP Academic Affairs Position Announcement The Visiting Assistant Professor - Constitutional Research (VAPCR) is a full-time, two-year position. Preferred start date of August 1, 2026. The Civic Thought and Leadership Initiative (CTLI) is funded by the Utah legislature and located in UVU's Center for Constitutional Studies. The purpose of CTLI is to develop the next generation of citizens and civic leaders by cultivating the knowledge, skills, dispositions, and virtues necessary for a just, free, and flourishing constitutional republic. We do this through mentoring UVU students, supporting K-12 teachers, conducting research, and fostering civil public discourse. The VAPCR will further these efforts by teaching one undergraduate course per semester...
University of Pennsylvania
May 20, 2026
Full time
Assistant Professor-Research Track-Neurodegenerative Diseases, CNDR and Neuropathology
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Assistant Professor-Research Track-Neurodegenerative Diseases, CNDR and Neuropathology Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Jun 26, 2024 Deadline: Jun 26, 2026 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 molecular biology, neurobiology and super-resolution microscopy, focusing on investigations of neurodegenerative diseases. Candidates with demonstrated expertise in Parkinson's Disease and synucleinopathies will be prioritized. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree. Research or scholarship responsibilities may include developing independent, externally funded research program and collaborative programs that align with the scope of the Center of Neurodegenerative Diseases Research (CNDR) and Neuropathology, and maintaining...
University of Pennsylvania
May 20, 2026
Full time
Assistant Professor-Research Track-Faculty Position in Immunology, Lymph Node Biology, and Multicentric Castleman Disease-Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Assistant Professor-Research Track-Faculty Position in Immunology, Lymph Node Biology, and Multicentric Castleman Disease-Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Apr 10, 2026 Deadline: Apr 10, 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 of human immunology with a focus on lymph node biology, stromal cell biology, and/or immune-mediated diseases (in particular, multicentric Castleman disease and other hyperinflammatory syndromes). Required experience includes multiomic data generation and analysis, in-depth understanding with human clinical data and integration, and strong grounding in molecular and cellular signaling, including biochemical and mechanistic approaches. Applicants must have...
University of Pennsylvania
May 20, 2026
Full time
Assistant Professor-Research Track-Human B Cell Immunologist-Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
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....
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
May 18, 2026
Full time
Assistant Research Professor, Chemical Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA
JOB TITLE Assistant Research Professor LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Chemical Engineering DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY We are seeking a highly motivated and qualified Assistant Research Professor to join the Department of Chemical Engineering at WPI. The successful candidate will conduct cutting-edge computational research aimed at developing machine learning algorithms to enhance multi-scale simulations in catalysis. This work will contribute to next-generation technologies involving plasma catalysis, field-enhanced catalysis, electrocatalysis, and materials science. The position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of machine learning and kinetics in advanced catalytic processes. In addition to research, the candidate will contribute to proposal development, lead manuscript preparation and publication efforts, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, manage day-to-day laboratory...
University of Pennsylvania
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Assistant Professor in OCD Treatment and Research at the CTSA - Clinician Educator Track
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Assistant Professor in OCD Treatment and Research at the CTSA - Clinician Educator Track Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Apr 28, 2026 Deadline: Apr 28, 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 clinician educator track. Expertise is required in the specific area of OCD and other anxiety-related disorders. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree. Licensure to deliver psychotherapy is required. Teaching responsibilities may include teaching of research assistants, practicum students, psychology interns, postdoctoral fellows, and psychiatry residents. Teaching responsibilities will include a combination of research and clinically relevant teaching duties in the form of mentorship, supervision, and formal didactics. Clinical responsibilities may include provision of cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety-related...
University of Pennsylvania
Apr 09, 2026
Full time
Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, Clinician Educator Track, at the University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine, specializing in brain tumor surgery and research
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, Clinician Educator Track, at the University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine, specializing in brain tumor surgery and research Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Jul 28, 2025 Deadline: Jul 28, 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 clinician educator track. Expertise is required in the specific area of brain tumor surgery and brain tumor research. Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Applicant must be board eligible or certified. Teaching responsibilities may include the education of medical students, residents, and fellows. Clinical responsibilities may include the neurosurgical management of brain tumors and oversight of the multi-disciplinary care of brain tumor patients, including clinical trials, with a particular focus on...
University of Pennsylvania
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Assistant Professor, Research Track, Division of Allergy and Immunology
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Assistant Professor, Research Track, Division of Allergy and Immunology Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Feb 27, 2026 Deadline: Feb 27, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Division of Allergy/Immunology 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 non-tenure research track. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree. Candidates should possess skills in natural killer cell biology, quantitative imaging and tumor microenvironment modeling. Further, they should have expertise in the lytic immunological synapse and natural killer cell deficiency. Research or scholarship responsibilities may include Initiating and conducting independent experiments without direct supervision and with minimal guidance from the principal investigator. Developing new experimental procedures and publishing research results. Collaborating and...
University of Pennsylvania
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
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...
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