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University of Pennsylvania
Dec 23, 2025
Full time
Research Associate Position, Division of Hematology-Oncology
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
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
Dec 23, 2025
Full time
Research Associate Position - Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Research Associate Position - Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Mar 15, 2024 Deadline: Mar 15, 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 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 experiments related to determining mechanisms underlying the functions of nuclear receptors and their in vivo by developing novel methods of gene transcription and analysis in liver and brain using functional genomic approaches. The longer-term goal is understanding mechanisms underlying diabetes...
University of Pennsylvania
Dec 23, 2025
Full time
Research Associate Position
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Research Associate Position Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: May 16, 2024 Deadline: May 16, 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 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 advanced molecular and cellular biology, metabolism, physiology, and genetics. Expertly proficient in basic bench and wet labs skills. Understanding and experience in rodent breeding and handling is a plus. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree. Responsibilities may include designing, conducting, and analyzing data generated from independent basic research...
University of Pennsylvania
Dec 04, 2025
Full time
Research Associate position in Nephrology
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
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
Nov 18, 2025
Full time
Research Associate Position - Division of Rheumatology
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Research Associate Position - Division of Rheumatology Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Feb 27, 2025 Deadline: Feb 27, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Division of Rheumatology in the Department of Medicine 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 antigen-specific CD4+ T cell analysis using peptide-MHC multimers, protein biochemistry, and spectral flow cytometry. Five years of postdoctoral experience in human immunology is required at the start of this position. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree. Responsibilities may include the ability to lead projects and work cooperatively with others, carry out and...
University of Pennsylvania
Dec 31, 2025
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
Dec 23, 2025
Full time
Research Associate in Neuroscience
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Research Associate in Neuroscience Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Dec 11, 2025 Deadline: Dec 11, 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 in vivo electrophysiology and optogenetic manipulation in freely behaving mice, as well as in Deeplabcut and MATLAB/Python-based data analysis. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Responsibilities may include working independently and as part of collaborative research groups studying the neuronal basis of interbrain synchrony during the social interaction of freely behaving mice using behavioral,...
University of Pennsylvania
Dec 23, 2025
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
Dec 23, 2025
Full time
Research Associate -- Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Research Associate -- Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 22, 2025 Deadline: Sep 22, 2027 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 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 an M.D and/or Ph.D or equivalent degree. Responsibilities may include supporting the research missions of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The successful applicant will have an opportunity to receive mentorship in grants writing and grants proposals suitable to early-stage academic investigators. The successful applicant will have research experience in pathology and be funded...
University of Pennsylvania
Dec 23, 2025
Full time
Research Associate in Neuroscience
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Research Associate in Neuroscience Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Jun 18, 2025 Deadline: Jun 18, 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 Drosophila and mouse 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...
University of Pennsylvania
Dec 04, 2025
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....
University of Pennsylvania
Nov 08, 2025
Full time
Research Associate in Psychiatry
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Research Associate in Psychiatry Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Feb 13, 2024 Deadline: Feb 13, 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). Expertise is required in the specific area of the analysis of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with a focus on advanced signal processing of multimodal MRI data. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree. Responsibilities may include participating in research group efforts to obtain and analyze MRI data, with specific tasks including the development and implementation of signal processing pipelines and visualization strategies for complex data. Following analysis, the...
University of Pennsylvania
Oct 10, 2025
Full time
Research Associate - Shi Lab
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Research Associate - Shi Lab Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: May 27, 2025 Deadline: May 27, 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 genome editing, CRISPR, primary cell culture techniques, molecular biology, next-generation sequencing, and basic bioinformatics. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree. Responsibilities may include developing CRISPR technology for precise genome engineering in human primary T cells. To achieve this, the candidate will employ a variety of techniques, encompassing molecular biology, next-generation sequencing, and...
University of Pennsylvania
Dec 23, 2025
Full time
Research Associate - Asangani Lab
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Research Associate - Asangani Lab Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: May 28, 2025 Deadline: May 28, 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, cell culture techniques, molecular biology, metabolism, and animal models of cancer. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree. Responsibilities may include investigating the chromatin associated factors in cancer. The successful applicant will have an opportunity to further develop critical insights into the mechanisms of genomic instability in the context of prostate cancer, familiarize with...
University of Pennsylvania
Dec 23, 2025
Full time
Research Associate-Orthopaedic Surgery
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Research Associate-Orthopaedic Surgery Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Oct 02, 2025 Deadline: Oct 02, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 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 tissue engineering, biomaterials, mechanical testing, cartilage/meniscus, large animal models, and biomaterials synthesis. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in Biomedical Engineering (or equivalent) and postdoctoral experience in research fields related to regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, and/or translational animal models. Strong written and oral communication skills are essential, including...
University of Pennsylvania
Dec 23, 2025
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
Dec 23, 2025
Full time
Research Associate, Gynecologic Oncology at the Penn Ovarian Cancer Research Center
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Research Associate, Gynecologic Oncology at the Penn Ovarian Cancer Research Center Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: May 20, 2025 Deadline: May 20, 2027 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 biology, biomarker development, animal studies, and genetic screens. A strong background in molecular biology, drug development, mouse models, and cancer genomics is required. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree. Specifically, a Ph.D. in Cell and Molecular Biology and 5 years of relevant postdoctoral training are required. Must have...
University of Pennsylvania
Dec 23, 2025
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 Pennsylvania
Dec 23, 2025
Full time
Research Associate in Human Immunology - Laura Su's lab
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Research Associate in Human Immunology - Laura Su's lab Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Jul 09, 2025 Deadline: Jul 09, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Division of Rheumatology in the Department of Medicine 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 T cell biology and bioinformatics. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in tissue culture and flow cytometry, and a broad range of immunologic techniques. A proven track record in analyzing bulk and single-cell RNA-seq, TCR-seq, and BCR-seq data is essential. Candidates must be proficient in advanced statistical and computational methods and have a solid...
University of Pennsylvania
Dec 23, 2025
Full time
Research Associate - Wherry Lab
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Research Associate - Wherry Lab Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 09, 2025 Deadline: Sep 09, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Systems Pharmacology and Translational 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). Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree. Responsibilities may include performing laboratory research on T cell responses in tissues during infection, cancer and autoimmunity. Additional responsibilities will include: training graduate students and new postdoctoral fellows in the models used in the lab; leading team science for key lab-wide experiments and projects; providing guidance to our lab manager on overall lab...
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