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University of Pennsylvania
Mar 28, 2026
Full time
Research Associate in Gynecologic Oncology, Penn Ovarian Cancer Research Center
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Research Associate in Gynecologic Oncology, Penn Ovarian Cancer Research Center Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 12, 2024 Deadline: Sep 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for a Research Associate position in the Academic Support Staff. This appointment will be initially for one (1) year and continuation during that time period and renewal are based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding (limited to three (3) years). Expertise is required in the specific area of ovarian cancer development and progression with a focus on tumor microenvironment and the emerging role of innervation on tumor biology. A strong background in molecular biology, drug development, mouse models, and cancer genomics is required. Candidates must have at least 3-5 years of postdoctoral training. Applicants must have an M.D. or Ph.D degree....
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Mar 27, 2026
Full time
Research Associate
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA, USA
JOB TITLE Research Associate LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Chemistry & Biochemistry - NFR JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) seeks applicants for a postdoctoral research associate to begin immediately. The research associate is expected to work under Prof. Rong R. Wang's supervision and will focus on developing novel methods and materials for advanced biological and chemical sensors, cell therapeutics and connective tissue regeneration. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Conduct independent and collaborative research and prepare peer-reviewed journal articles, conference papers, and technical reports to disseminate research findings. Collaborate with faculty, graduate students, and external research partners in an interdisciplinary research environment. Provide mentoring and technical guidance to graduate and...
Augusta University
Mar 27, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Research Associate Part Time- MCG-Vascular Biology Center
Augusta University Augusta, GA, USA
Research Associate Part Time- MCG-Vascular Biology Center Job ID: 296622 Location: Augusta University Full/Part Time: Part 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 University
Mar 26, 2026
Full time
Research Associate
Augusta University Augusta, GA, USA
Research Associate Job ID: 296433 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 University's distinct...
University of Pennsylvania
Mar 26, 2026
Full time
Research Associate
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Research Associate Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Jan 15, 2026 Deadline: Jan 15, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Cell and Developmental Biology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for a Research Associate position in the Academic Support Staff. This appointment will be initially for one (1) year and continuation during that time period and renewal are based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding (limited to three (3) years). Expertise is required in the specific area of chromatin biology, nuclear organization, and gene regulation, with strong experience in molecular biology, cell culture techniques, genomics, and imaging-based approaches. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree. Responsibilities may include investigation of the regulation and functions of nuclear architecture and chromatin organization in gene regulation and cell state, using a wide range of approaches including...
University of Pennsylvania
Mar 26, 2026
Full time
Research Associate (Wan Lab)
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Research Associate (Wan Lab) Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Feb 04, 2026 Deadline: Feb 04, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Cancer Biology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for a Research Associate position in the Academic Support Staff. This appointment will be initially for one (1) year and continuation during that time period and renewal are based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding (limited to three (3) years). Expertise is required in the specific area of protein biochemistry, cell culture techniques, molecular biology, imaging, epigenetics and chromatin biology, and animal models of development and cancer. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree. Responsibilities may include investigation of epigenetic mechanisms in development and cancer, using a wide range of approaches including molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, epigenomic analysis, and animal models. The...
University of Pennsylvania
Mar 26, 2026
Full time
Research Associate (Dr. Alvarez Lab)
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Research Associate (Dr. Alvarez Lab) Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Feb 27, 2026 Deadline: Feb 27, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Cell and Developmental Biology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for a Research Associate position in the Academic Support Staff. This appointment will be initially for one (1) year and continuation during that time period and renewal are based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding (limited to three (3) years). Expertise is required in the specific area of Stem cell biology, circadian biology, protein biochemistry, cell culture techniques, molecular biology, CRISPR genome editing, single-cell transcriptomics/epigenomics/proteomics, metabolism, and organoid/animal models of disease. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree. Responsibilities may include Investigation of how biological rhythms regulate cellular maturation using stem cell-derived islets,...
University of Pennsylvania
Mar 26, 2026
Full time
Research Associate
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Research Associate Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Mar 24, 2026 Deadline: Mar 24, 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 several Research Associate positions in the Academic Support Staff. This appointment will be initially for one (1) year and continuation during that time period and renewal are based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding (limited to three (3) years). Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree. Responsibilities may include developing and implementing signal processing pipelines, visualization strategies for complex data, statistical analyses, and writing scientific papers. The successful applicant will have an opportunity to help supervise laboratory technicians, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students in an academic setting. Qualifications Application Instructions To apply, visit...
University of Pennsylvania
Mar 26, 2026
Full time
Research Associate in the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Pennsylvania specializing in cognitive neuroscience
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Research Associate in the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Pennsylvania specializing in cognitive neuroscience Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Mar 24, 2026 Deadline: Mar 24, 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 a Research Associate position in the Academic Support Staff. This appointment will be initially for one (1) year and continuation during that time period and renewal are based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding (limited to three (3) years). Expertise is required in the specific area of recording and analysis of human invasive electrophysiology, including time series analysis, spike sorting and statistical modeling in the domains of memory and decision making. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Preferred applicant should have 3-5 years of postdoctoral experience. Responsibilities may include...
University of Pennsylvania
Mar 26, 2026
Full time
Research Associate (PS)
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Research Associate (PS) Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Jul 26, 2024 Deadline: Jul 26, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Cell and Developmental Biology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for a Research Associate position in the Academic Support Staff. This appointment will be initially for one (1) year and continuation during that time period and renewal are based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding (limited to three (3) years). Expertise is required in the specific area of Molecular biology, mouse genetic engineering and modeling, primary cell culture, animal models of obesity and diabetes, metabolic analyses. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree. Candidate should have a minimum of 3-5 years postdoctoral experience. Responsibilities may include Investigate the regulation and activity of cancer-associated fibroblasts in the context of obesity development and diabetes...
University of Pennsylvania
Mar 26, 2026
Full time
Research Associate (MG)
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Research Associate (MG) Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Aug 21, 2024 Deadline: Aug 21, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Cell and Developmental Biology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for a Research Associate position in the Academic Support Staff. This appointment will be initially for one (1) year and continuation during that time period and renewal are based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding (limited to three (3) years). Expertise is required in the specific area of Molecular biology and tissue culture expertise. Confocal microscopy and image analysis expertise. Protein expression and purification expertise. Experience in DNA Damage-Repair field. Experience working with others on collaborative research projects. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree. Responsibilities may include characterization of the determinants of 53BP1 self-assembly to form DNA repair condensates in...
University of Pennsylvania
Mar 26, 2026
Full time
Research Associate (JE)
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Research Associate (JE) Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 04, 2024 Deadline: Sep 04, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Cell and Developmental Biology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for a Research Associate position in the Academic Support Staff. This appointment will be initially for one (1) year and continuation during that time period and renewal are based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding (limited to three (3) years). Expertise is required in the specific area of molecular biology, protein biochemistry, immunology, mouse genetic analyses, high throughput genomics and epigenetics. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree. Responsibilities may include Investigation of the role of murine cardiac-specific gene knockouts in high fat diet-induced cardiac failure. The successful applicant will have an opportunity to further develop critical thinking skills and experimental...
University of Pennsylvania
Mar 26, 2026
Full time
Research Associate
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Research Associate Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Jan 09, 2025 Deadline: Jan 09, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Cell and Developmental Biology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for a Research Associate position in the Academic Support Staff. This appointment will be initially for one (1) year and continuation during that time period and renewal are based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding (limited to three (3) years). Expertise is required in the specific area of IVF, mouse models, histology, epigenetics assays. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree. Responsibilities may include investigation of the outcomes of Assisted Reproductive Technologies using a mouse model. The successful applicant will have an opportunity to further develop their epigenetics skills. Candidate should have a minimum of 3-5 years postdoctoral experience. We seek candidates who embrace and reflect...
University of Pennsylvania
Mar 26, 2026
Full time
Research Associate
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Research Associate Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: May 20, 2025 Deadline: May 20, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Cell and Developmental Biology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for a Research Associate position in the Academic Support Staff. This appointment will be initially for one (1) year and continuation during that time period and renewal are based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding (limited to three (3) years). Expertise is required in the specific area of Adipocyte culture, mouse models of obesity and insulin resistance, molecular biology, whole animal metabolic investigations, genomic analyses. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree. Responsibilities may include Lead a research project focused on adipose (fat) tissue remodeling in response to changing metabolic and environmental conditions (e.g. obesity, environmental temperature). The successful applicant will...
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
Mar 24, 2026
Full time
Staff Research Associate 3 - Mariposa, CA, Job ID 84894
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Mariposa, CA, USA
Staff Research Associate 3 - Mariposa, CA, Job ID 84894 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Job Description Position Summary: The UCANR Fire Network is a statewide team with expertise across a wide range of disciplines, including fire science and ecology, prescribed fire, home hardening and defensible space, community and regional planning, grazing and fire interactions, and much more. The Network includes specialists on UC campuses, advisors and staff in local communities, and broad networks of partners and volunteers. The goal of the Fire Network is to inspire and empower Californians, through research, education and outreach, policy, and training. Department Summary: The Staff Research Associate III (SRA III) will assist Fire Advisors in the full range of program implementation duties on methods to reduce wildfire risk, especially through prescribed fire, in Mariposa and Madera Counties. The incumbent will lead a program, overseeing...
University of Pennsylvania
Mar 24, 2026
Full time
Research Associate - Biostatistics
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Research Associate - Biostatistics Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Jul 17, 2024 Deadline: Jul 17, 2026 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 several Research Associate positions in the Academic Support Staff. This appointment will be initially for one (1) year and continuation during that time period and renewal are based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding (limited to three (3) years). Expertise is required in the specific area of biostatistics or a related field and applicants must have at least one year of postdoc experience. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Responsibilities include (1) development and application of statistical and machine learning methods for analyzing electronic health records (EHRs) data, claims data, and biobank data; and (2) collaboration on cutting-edge translational...
University of Pennsylvania
Mar 24, 2026
Full time
Research Associate - Advanced Core for Microscope Engineering
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Research Associate - Advanced Core for Microscope Engineering Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Aug 08, 2025 Deadline: Aug 08, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Overview : The newly established Advanced Core for Microscope Engineering (ACME) ( https://www.med.upenn.edu/cdbacme/ ) at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine will provide custom built ad hoc optical microscopy solutions, advanced image analysis, and consultation services to researchers across the Penn campus and beyond. The core will take advantage of modular hardware and software technology being developed in the Mir Lab (mir-lab.com) which will allow for rapid prototyping and construction of instruments. This is inherently a new type of core model which combines engineering new technologies in response to desired experimental designs instead of working within the bounds of commercially available technology. The core is co-directed by Dr. Mustafa Mir (mir-lab.com), Dr. Melike Lakadamyali...
University of Pennsylvania
Mar 24, 2026
Full time
Research Associate - Microbiology
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Research Associate - Microbiology Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Oct 28, 2025 Deadline: Oct 28, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Microbiology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for a Research Associate position in the Academic Support Staff. This appointment will be initially for one (1) year and continuation during that time period and renewal are based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding (limited to three (3) years). Expertise is required in the specific area of mRNA biochemistry, mRNA production, immunology (evaluate vaccine-induced cellular and humarol immune responses) and work with mice. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree. Responsibilities may include investigation of novel adjuvants for mRNA vaccines in various mouse models. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to further develop critical research skills, literature and experimental techniques, prepare...
University of Pennsylvania
Mar 24, 2026
Full time
Research Associate - CBIO (Greenberg)
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Research Associate - CBIO (Greenberg) Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Dec 22, 2025 Deadline: Dec 22, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Cancer Biology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for a Research Associate position in the Academic Support Staff. This appointment will be initially for one (1) year and continuation during that time period and renewal are based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding (limited to three (3) years). Expertise is required in the specific area of protein biochemistry, telomere biology, and electron microspoy. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree. Responsibilities may include investigation of molecular mechanisms of telomere maintenance. The successful applicant will have an opportunity to develop critical research skills and publish papers. Candidate should have at least 3-5 years of postdoctoral experience. Qualifications Application...
University of Pennsylvania
Mar 24, 2026
Full time
Research Associate - CBIO (Witze)
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Research Associate - CBIO (Witze) Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Feb 11, 2026 Deadline: Feb 11, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Cancer Biology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for a Research Associate position in the Academic Support Staff. This appointment will be initially for one (1) year and continuation during that time period and renewal are based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding (limited to three (3) years). Expertise is required in the specific area of protein biochemistry, cell culture techniques, molecular biology and animal models of cancer. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree. Responsibilities may include investigation of the role of protein palmitoylation in the regulation of autophagy in cancer. The successful applicant will have an opportunity to further develop critical skills in studying cellular processes in cancer using biochemical and cell...
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