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University of Pennsylvania
May 13, 2026
Full time
Research Associate in the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Pennsylvania specializing in brain tumor biology and human genetics
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Associate in the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Pennsylvania specializing in brain tumor biology and human genetics Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Apr 24, 2026 Deadline: Apr 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 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 omics (transcriptomics and computational skills), immunologic assays, and animal experiments/creation of novel genetic models. Successful candidates will have a demonstrated track record of project completion and publications, as well as a high level of scientific rigor. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or...
University of Pennsylvania
May 13, 2026
Full time
Research Associate Position - Margulies laboratory
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Associate Position - Margulies laboratory Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Aug 26, 2025 Deadline: Aug 26, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine in the Department of Medicine 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 an M.D. or Ph.D degree. Responsibilities may include designing and executing studies focused on mechanobiology and myocardial tissue engineering, manuscript preparation, and development of applications for extramural funding. The successful applicant will have an opportunity to grow as an independent researcher in a collaborative environment with opportunities for mentorship....
University of Pennsylvania
May 13, 2026
Full time
Research Associate in Genetics of Psychiatric Disorders
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Associate in Genetics of Psychiatric Disorders Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Jan 16, 2025 Deadline: Jan 16, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Psychiatry 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 neuroscience. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree. Responsibilities may include designing and conducting experimental studies to investigate the brain mechanisms underlying pain and drug addiction. This includes employing advanced neuroscience techniques such as rodent behavioral assays, immunohistochemistry, in vivo calcium imaging, optogenetics, chemogenetics, and single-cell RNA sequencing....
University of Pennsylvania
May 13, 2026
Full time
Research Associate Position, Division of Hematology-Oncology
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Associate Position, Division of Hematology-Oncology Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Mar 21, 2025 Deadline: Mar 21, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Division of Hematology-Oncology in the Department of Medicine 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 hematology/oncology. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree. Responsibilities may include the ability to lead projects and work cooperatively with others, carry out and troubleshoot experiments, and assist in manuscript and grant writing. Building relationships with supervisors, collaborators, and co-workers are also important in this position. The...
University of Pennsylvania
May 13, 2026
Full time
Research Associate Position, Pulmonary, Allergy & Critical Care Division - Beers Lab
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Associate Position, Pulmonary, Allergy & Critical Care Division - Beers Lab Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Feb 09, 2026 Deadline: Feb 09, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care in the Department of Medicine 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 an M.D. or Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree. Responsibilities may include scientific research in the field of pulmonary medicine with a focus on experimental design and implementation and preparation of scientific papers, grants writing and grants proposals. The successful applicant will have an opportunity to characterize alveolar...
University of Pennsylvania
May 13, 2026
Full time
Research Associate at the Center for Neuromodulation in Depression and Stress (CNDS)
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Associate at the Center for Neuromodulation in Depression and Stress (CNDS) Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Dec 16, 2025 Deadline: Dec 16, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and the Center for Neuromodulation in Depression and Stress (CNDS) 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 limited assessment of patients, TMS, and analysis of MRI results with a focus on advanced multimodal MRI data. Applicants must have an M.D. and/or Ph.D degree. Responsibilities may include participating in research group efforts to obtain and analyze clinical MRI and MRI data. Following analysis, the...
University of Pennsylvania
May 06, 2026
Full time
Research Associate in Neuroscience
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Associate in Neuroscience Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: May 01, 2026 Deadline: May 01, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Neuroscience 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 Drosophila genetics, circadian rhythms, and sleep. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Responsibilities may include working independently and as part of collaborative research groups studying the metabolic basis of sleep using genetic, cell biology and molecular biology techniques. The successful applicant will have an opportunity to develop independence in research through writing grants and...
University of Pennsylvania
May 02, 2026
Full time
Research Associate
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Associate Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Apr 30, 2026 Deadline: Apr 30, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Radiation Oncology 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 Tumor biology, preferably in radiation biology/oncology is required. Work with rodents is also required. Experience with growing of tissue organoids, and performing complex immunohistochemical and immunofluorescence analyses on fixed/embedded tissue is strongly recommended. Experience inscRNAseq analysis is a plus. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Small animal training certification is required....
University of Pennsylvania
May 02, 2026
Full time
Research Associate
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Associate Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Apr 30, 2026 Deadline: Apr 30, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics 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 structure-function relationships with a focus on metalloenzyme mechanisms. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Responsibilities may include independently designing and carrying out research by performing biochemical activity and kinetic measurements, and analyzing enzyme structure using commonly used laboratory and spectroscopic methods. The successful applicant will have an opportunity to...
University of Pennsylvania
May 02, 2026
Full time
Research Associate
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Associate Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Apr 30, 2026 Deadline: Apr 30, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics 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). Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree. Responsibilities may include conducting research in the molecular functions and biological roles of the novel chimeric fusion product of TOMM40 and APOE, the two highest risk genes for Alzheimer's disease, aging-related cognitive decline and life expectancy in humans. The successful applicant will have an opportunity to collaborate with other colleagues and participate in challenging research projects in the lab, attend...
University of Pennsylvania
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Research Associate-ITMAT
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Associate-ITMAT Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 29, 2025 Deadline: Sep 29, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Institute for Translational Medicine and Therapeutics 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 circadian biology, and cardiovascular physiology and pathology. The research associate should have skills in laboratory techniques relating to cell culture, molecular biology, mouse models, and rodent cardiac surgery. For the clinical portion of the work, strong experience in clinical translational research, advanced statistical analytics, omics analyses, wearable device application and data...
University of Pennsylvania
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Research Associate in Neuroscience
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Associate in Neuroscience Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Feb 04, 2026 Deadline: Feb 04, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Neuroscience 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 in vivo electrophysiology and data analysis using Python or Matlab, as well as experience with behavioral experiments. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Responsibilities may include include working independently and as part of collaborative research groups on basic science research projects to elucidate the mechanisms underlying the regulation of REM sleep in mice and to understand how disturbances...
University of Pennsylvania
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Research Associate in Neuroscience
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Associate in Neuroscience Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 09, 2025 Deadline: Sep 09, 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 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 peripheral sensory neuron biology, evaluation of skin immunity, and helminth parasitology work. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Responsibilities may include working independently and as part of collaborative research groups studying the effects of helminth parasitic formulations on calcium influx, neuropeptide release, and behavior induced by specific subsets of itch-inducing neurons. Moreover,...
University of Pennsylvania
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Research Associate in the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Pennsylvania specializing in Electrophysiology and Neuromodulation in Animal Models
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Associate in the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Pennsylvania specializing in Electrophysiology and Neuromodulation in Animal Models Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Mar 31, 2026 Deadline: Mar 31, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Philadelphia VA Medical Center (PVAMC) and the Department of Neurosurgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek 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 coding, EEG and signals analysis, as well as electrophysiology in animal models and neuromodulation. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Preferred applicant should have 3-5 years of experience in these areas of expertise....
University of Pennsylvania
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Research Associate - Otorhinolaryngology
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Associate - Otorhinolaryngology Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Mar 30, 2026 Deadline: Mar 30, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Otorhinolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery 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 an M.D. or Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree. Responsibilities may include scientific research in the field of Otorhinolaryngology with a focus on aiding in the preparation of scientific papers, grants writing and grants proposals. The successful applicant will have an opportunity to develop independence in research through writing grants and peer-reviewed publications. Qualifications...
University of Pennsylvania
Mar 24, 2026
Full time
Research Associate - Microbiology
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
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 18, 2026
Full time
Research Associate
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Associate Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Apr 25, 2025 Deadline: Apr 25, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics 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 Mass Spectrometry. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree. Responsibilities may include developing collaborative and independent research programs related to the intersection of chromatin biology and proteomics. Learn, apply, and contribute to the development of cutting-edge mass spectrometry-based methods for the quantitative analysis of nuclear proteins and histone post-translational modifications, along with a...
University of Pennsylvania
May 13, 2026
Full time
Research Associate position in Nephrology
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Associate position in Nephrology Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Aug 11, 2025 Deadline: Aug 11, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Division of Renal-Electrolyte and Hypertension in the Department of Medicine 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 human genetics, including statistical genetics, computational biology, pharmacogenetics/genomics, functional genomics, genome editing, structural variation analysis, kidney genetics and familiarity with studies addressing translational genomic medicine. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree. Responsibilities may include bioinformatics...
University of Pennsylvania
May 13, 2026
Full time
Research Associate in Gynecologic Oncology, Penn Ovarian Cancer Research Center
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
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....
University of Pennsylvania
May 13, 2026
Full time
Research Associate at the CTSA
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Associate at the CTSA Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Aug 29, 2024 Deadline: Aug 29, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Psychiatry 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). Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree. Responsibilities may include management of on-site activities for a new trial based out of the Connecticut Army National Guard. The successful applicant will have an opportunity to conduct clinical trials while collecting and analyzing valuable data in a cutting-edge research setting. We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE....
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