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University of Pennsylvania
Dec 31, 2025
Full time
Predoctoral Research Specialist
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Predoctoral Research Specialist 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 31, 2025
Full time
Research Specialist A/B
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Research Specialist A/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 offerings,...
University of Pennsylvania
Dec 31, 2025
Full time
Pre-Doctoral Research Specialist
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Pre-Doctoral Research Specialist 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 31, 2025
Full time
Pre-Doctoral Research Specialist
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Pre-Doctoral Research Specialist 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 31, 2025
Full time
Behavioral Health Research Specialist
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Behavioral Health Research Specialist 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...
University of Pennsylvania
Dec 31, 2025
Full time
Research Specialist C
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Research Specialist C 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 offerings, and...
University of Pennsylvania
Dec 23, 2025
Full time
Research Specialist A/B
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Research Specialist A/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 offerings,...
University of Pennsylvania
Dec 23, 2025
Full time
Research Specialist A/B
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Research Specialist A/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 offerings,...
University of Pennsylvania
Dec 20, 2025
Full time
Research Specialist A/B (Department of Radiology)
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Research Specialist A/B (Department of Radiology) 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,...
University of Pennsylvania
Dec 20, 2025
Full time
Research Specialist A/B
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Research Specialist A/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 offerings,...
University of Pennsylvania
Dec 20, 2025
Full time
Research Specialist D
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Research Specialist D 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 offerings, and...
University of Pennsylvania
Dec 20, 2025
Full time
Research Specialist A/B
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Research Specialist A/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 offerings,...
Prairie View A&M University
Dec 20, 2025
Full time
Research Specialist I (Applications Developer)
Prairie View A&M University Prairie View, TX, USA
Prairie View A&M University Research Specialist I (Applications Developer) Job Title Research Specialist I (Applications Developer) Agency Prairie View A&M University Department Adloc Cooperative Agriculture And Research Center Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Prairie View, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description This position will plan, design, develop, and maintain applications and tools that advance NRES research and public engagement. The specialist will support interdisciplinary projects on water risk, weather extremes, precision agriculture, and natural resources by creating and maintaining high-quality data pipelines, reproducible analyses, and decision-support tools. The role includes maintaining existing NRES applications (such as IrrigWise, IrrigWise-PRISM, WeatherAndSoil, and IWET), developing new web-based tools, integrating various datasets (including sensor and remote sensing data), and applying AI and advanced...
University of Pennsylvania
Dec 03, 2025
Full time
Research Specialist A/B
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Research Specialist A/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 offerings,...
University of Pennsylvania
Nov 25, 2025
Full time
Research Specialist A/B (Department of Neurosurgery)
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Research Specialist A/B (Department of Neurosurgery) 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,...
University of Idaho
Nov 11, 2025
Full time
Research Specialist
University of Idaho Moscow, ID, USA
Research Specialist Posting Number: SP005083P Division/College: College of Science Department: Biological Sciences Location: Moscow Posting Context Statement: The Marx lab is hiring a research technician for “Biology Integration Institute: EMBER : Embedding Molecular Biology in Ecosystem Research in an era of increasing wildfire and drought” ( NSF , >4.5 more years) and “DOE EPSCOR : Revealing the Causes and Consequences of Microbial Non-genetic Variability in Energy-relevant Processes” ( DOE , 2 years). Position Overview: Performs research activities and analysis, recording observations and measurements, and reports results. Participates in analyzing and preparing results for publication. Works under general supervision. Duties may include: Prepare standard solutions for calibration and analyses Interpret test results and comparing with determined standards and limits Collect laboratory or field data Conduct...
University of California, Davis
Oct 20, 2025
Full time
Archival Research Specialist, Food and Wine
$72,224 - $102,121 yearly
University of California, Davis Davis, CA, USA
Archival Research Specialist, Food and Wine Position Overview: A reasonable estimate for this position is $72,224-$102,121. Archival Research Specialist, Food and Wine Library of the University of California, Davis Overview of Position The Library of the University of California (UC), Davis, seeks a forward-looking and entrepreneurial professional to join our team as Archival Research Specialist, Food and Wine, and advance the library's efforts to synthesize and interpret the history of wine in California. This is a two-year role with the potential for renewal contingent on available funding. Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Scholarly Resources, and working deeply with the Curator for Food and Wine, this position will take a strategic role in interpreting a signature archival collection at the UC Davis Library, the W. Andrew "Andy" Beckstoffer Papers. This collection has already been fully archivally processed and comprises 37 linear feet...
University of Pennsylvania
Oct 10, 2025
Full time
Pre-Doctoral Research Specialist
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Pre-Doctoral Research Specialist 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 18, 2025
Full time
Research Specialist B
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
Research Specialist 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 offerings,...
University of Idaho
Dec 17, 2025
Full time
Research Specialist
University of Idaho Moscow, ID, USA
Research Specialist Posting Number: SP005125P Division/College: College of Science Department: Biological Sciences Location: Moscow Posting Context Statement: Dr. Paul Rowley seeks a self-motivated and enthusiastic laboratory technician to manage the Rowley lab’s day-to-day running and perform experiments related to research in fungal resistance to toxic substances and outreach programs in local schools. The technician will perform scientific experiments supporting general laboratory research goals of understanding the molecular mechanisms of killer toxin resistance in yeasts within the Rowley lab. Position Overview: Performs research activities and analysis, recording observations and measurements, and reports results. Participates in analyzing and preparing results for publication. Works under general supervision.   Duties may include: Prepare standard solutions for calibration and analyses Interpret test results and...
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