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Funding not stated 10 Nov 2026

Postdoctoral Fellowship

University of Pennsylvania

  • United, United States

Postdoctoral Fellowship Location: University of Pennsylvania; Perelman School of Medicine; BRB II/III Open Date: Feb 02, 2026 Deadline: The Maxwell Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated and creative postdoctoral fellow to study early detection and early cancer development in patients with inherited risk to cancer. In collaboration with other investigators within the Basser Center for BRCA at Penn Medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, St Jude's Children's Hospital and Ontario institute for Cancer Research, we are studying early cancer detection and init

Fully funded 10 Nov 2026

C3 Postdoctoral Fellowship

Middlebury College

  • Bread Loaf, United States

C3 Postdoctoral Fellowship Middlebury: Connecticut College & Williams College: C3 – Creating Connections Consortium Location: New London, CT; Middlebury, VT; Williamstown, MA Open Date: Sep 24, 2013 Deadline: Description Creating Connections Consortium (C3) is currently accepting applications for two-year postdoctoral fellowships starting in the fall of 2014 at Connecticut College, Middlebury College, or Williams College. Applications must be received via Interfolio by Nov. 15th at 11:59PM EST. For information on C3, its objectives, strategy and programs, please visit the C3 website . The C3 P

Funding not stated 11 Nov 2026

Nanomedicine and Breast Cancer Imaging Postdoc Fellowship

University of Pennsylvania

  • Philadelphia, United States

Nanomedicine and Breast Cancer Imaging Postdoc Fellowship Location: University of Pennsylvania - Perelman School of Medicine Open Date: Jul 16, 2026 Description: The Cormode lab in the Radiology Department is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join an interdisciplinary research team developing next-generation nanoparticle contrast agents for the early detection of breast cancer. The successful candidate will contribute to an NIH-funded project focused on the translation of novel silver telluride nanoparticles (Ag₂Te-NP) for contrast-enhanced mammographic imaging in women with de

Funding not stated 11 Nov 2026

Liver Cancer and Ultrasound Imaging Postdoc Fellowship

University of Pennsylvania

  • Philadelphia, United States

Liver Cancer and Ultrasound Imaging Postdoc Fellowship Location: University of Pennsylvania – Perelman School of Medicine Open Date: Aug 10, 2026 Description: Description Mentor: Chandra Sehgal, PhD Hiring Department: Radiology Funding Source: NIH Number of positions: 1 U.S. Citizens and foreign nationals may apply Project overview The ultrasound research lab is developing hydralazine-augmented contrast ultrasound (HyCUS), a novel functional imaging technique that exploits differences in tumor versus liver vasculature to improve early detection of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the fastest-gr

Fully funded 11 Nov 2026

Provost's Postdoctoral Fellowship in Engineering

University of Notre Dame

  • Notre Dame, United States

At the University of Notre Dame, the Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellowship in Engineering is a competitive fellowship program established to support highly motivated and accomplished individuals who are committed to Notre Dame’s mission—to be powerful forces for good and to advance research solutions for the challenges facing society and our world. These prestigious fellowships are designed for early-stage scientists and engineers who are bound for research careers. The principal selection criteria for Fellows are scientific excellence and a clearly expressed plan to investigate problems at the fo

Funding not stated 11 Nov 2026

Postdoctoral Research Associate – Superconducting Magnet Technology (High-Field Inserts) (Ful...

Florida State University

  • Tallahassee, United States
  • Kayla West

Job Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate – Superconducting Magnet Technology (High-Field Inserts) (Full-time, OPS) Location: Tallahassee, FL Regular/Temporary: Temporary Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 62644 Department National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (MagLab) - Materials Science & Technology (MS&T) Responsibilities The MS&T division at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to contribute to the development of next-generation superconducting magnet technologies for high-field insert magnets. This role focuses on advancing

Funding not stated 11 Nov 2026

Postdoctoral Research Associate – Computational Solid Mechanics at the FAMU–FSU College of ...

Florida State University

  • Tallahassee, United States

Job Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate – Computational Solid Mechanics at the FAMU–FSU College of Engineering Location: Tallahassee, FL Regular/Temporary: Temporary Full/Part Time: Job ID: 63230 Department The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Responsibilities The successful candidate will join a highly interdisciplinary team of engineers, computer scientists, applied mathematicians, and computational scientists to develop next-generation computational methods, publish in leading journals and conferences, mentor graduate students, and contribute to major federally funded research initiatives

Fully funded 11 Nov 2026

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Howard University

  • Washington D.C., United States
  • Y AUTHORITY

The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission. At Howard University, we prioritize well-being and professional growth. Here is what we offer: • Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support • Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements • Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match • Professional Develop

Funding not stated 11 Nov 2026

Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  • Chapel Hill, United States
  • Dr. Pedro Saenz

Department: Mathematics - 318900 Posting Open Date: 12/09/2025 Open Until Filled: Yes Position Type: Postdoctoral Scholar Position Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate Vacancy ID: PDS004732 Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time Temporary Hours per week: 40 FTE: 1 Work Location: Chapel Hill, NC Position Location: North Carolina, US Hiring Range: Dependent on experience and/or qualifications Proposed Start Date: 07/01/2026 Estimated Duration of Appointment: 12 Months Be a Tar Heel!: A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina

Funding not stated 11 Nov 2026

Postdoctoral Fellowship

University of Pennsylvania

  • Philadelphia, United States

Postdoctoral Fellowship Location: University of Pennsylvania; Perelman School of Medicine; BRB II/III Open Date: Feb 2, 2026 Description: The Maxwell Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated and creative postdoctoral fellow to study early detection and early cancer development in patients with inherited risk to cancer. In collaboration with other investigators within the Basser Center for BRCA at Penn Medicine, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, St Jude’s Children’s Hospital and Ontario institute for Cancer Research, we are studying early cancer detection and in

Funding not stated 11 Nov 2026

Postdoctoral Fellow

University of Pennsylvania

  • Philadelphia, United States

Postdoctoral Fellow Location: University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine Open Date: Aug 7, 2026 Description: The Wherry lab, in the Department of Systems Pharmacology and Translational Therapeutics, has an opening for a postdoctoral fellow to join a CRI-funded research project. This position is part of a larger CRI Initiative to establish a data resource that will enable data-driven innovation in immunotherapy and address the translational gap between preclinical models and clinical trials. This Immunotherapy Altas will incorporate comprehensive immune landscapes across commonly u

Fully funded 11 Nov 2026

Moon Family Postdoctoral Fellowship, 2026-27

University of Pennsylvania

  • Philadelphia, United States

Moon Family Postdoctoral Fellowship, 2026-27 Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Nov 19, 2025 Description: The James Joo-Jin Kim Center for Korean Studies at the University of Pennsylvania announces a Moon Family Postdoctoral Fellowship for the 2026–27 academic year. The postdoctoral fellowship is open to scholars from any discipline with a research and teaching focus on Korea. The fellowship is the 12-month period between August 1, 2026 and July 31, 2027 and carries a minimum stipend of $67,000 as well as conference travel funds up to $2,000. The postdoctoral fellow will also receive a shar

Funding not stated 11 Nov 2026

BHEX Postdoctoral Research Fellow: Black Hole Explorer (BHEX)

Harvard University · Black Hole Initiative

  • CAMBRIDGE, United States
  • Astrophysics

Applications are invited for one or more Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in the Black Hole Initiative (BHI) at Harvard University. Fellows will pursue research on theory, simulations, instrumentation, or mission design and development related to the Black Hole Explorer (BHEX) mission. BHEX is a proposed space-based observatory designed to enable transformational horizon-scale studies of black holes and their relativistic jets. The fellow will work under the supervision of Michael Johnson (BHEX Principal Investigator) and Peter Galison (BHEX Science Team Lead). The successful candidates will

Fully funded 13 Nov 2026

Postdoctoral fellowship (2 years) in molecular mechanisms of MLL1-driven leukaemia

Umeå University

  • Umeå, Sweden, Sweden
  • Yuri Schwartz

The Department of Molecular Biology, Umeå University, Sweden, is offering a postdoctoral scholarship in Medical Science with a focus on molecular mechanisms of MLL1-driven leukaemia. The scholarship is full-time studies for two years, beginning 1st of January 2027 or by agreement. Application deadline is 16th of November 2026. The molecular epigenetics (Yuri Schwartz) lab, situated in the Department of Molecular Biology, Umeå University, is a dynamic and stimulating multidisciplinary research environment focused on regulatory mechanisms that enable cells to retain their identity. We employ Dro

Fully funded 13 Nov 2026

Wilmer-Lions Low Vision Fellowship

Johns Hopkins University

  • Baltimore, United States

The Wilmer-Lions Low Vision Fellowship at the Lions Vision Research and Rehabilitation Center, Wilmer Eye Institute is a one-year, postdoctoral Advanced Specialty Training Program clinical fellowship beginning July 1. The program aims to train ophthalmologists and optometrists to become experts in clinical vision rehabilitation, related clinical science and research. The Lions Low Vision Center emphasizes an interdisciplinary team approach to patient care by bringing together optometrists and an occupational therapist to provide comprehensive low vision care. This collaborative model is furthe

Fully funded 13 Nov 2026

Postdoctoral Associate

University at Buffalo

  • Amherst, United States

Postdoctoral Associate Position Information Position Title: Postdoctoral Associate Department: Earth Sciences Posting Link: https://apptrkr.com/9826471 "">https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/64290 Job Type: Full-Time Posting Detail Information Position Summary The Paleoclimate Dynamics Lab in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University at Buffalo is seeking applications for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate to join two NSF-funded interdisciplinary projects to accelerate geoscientific research by building an open science community and services for biomarker researchers and by buildi

Funding not stated 13 Nov 2026

Post Doctoral Fellow

Clemson University

  • Clemson, United States

Post Doctoral Fellow Clemson University: College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences: School of Nursing Location: CLEMSON UNIVERSITY NURSING AT GHS(900015) BLDG900015 FL04 Open Date: Sep 11, 2026 Description DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Manage, clean, harmonize, document, and analyze health-related datasets. • Communicate research results effectively and actively participate in preparing publication-ready tables, manuscripts, conference abstracts and progress reports. • Collaborate actively with team members, research staff, students, and external collaborators. • Perform additional dut

Fully funded 14 Nov 2026

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Northeastern University

  • Boston, United States

Postdoctoral Research Associate About the Opportunity This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. JOB SUMMARY General Summary: Performs basic or applied research of a limited scope, primarily using existing methods and theories. Assists the supervisor in the interpretation and publication of results and assists in reporting related to grants. Maintains the laborat

Funding not stated 14 Nov 2026

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Northeastern University

  • Boston, United States

Postdoctoral Research Fellow About the Opportunity About the Institute Do you want to be part of an exciting new Institute focused on combining human and machine intelligence into working AI solutions? We are launching a pioneering research and innovation hub in AI-one that will shape the way humans and machines collaborate for decades to come. Led by Prof. Usama Fayyad, the Institute for Experiential AI is built around the challenges and opportunities made possible by human-machine collaboration. The Institute provides a framework to design, implement, and scale AI-driven technologies in ways

Fully funded 14 Nov 2026

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Northeastern University

  • Boston, United States

Postdoctoral Research Associate About the Opportunity JOB SUMMARY The Blazek group performs research in cosmology, including both theoretical, observational, and numerical methods. We are involved in analysis of DES data and preparations for the Rubin Observatory and Roman Space Telescope. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will perform basic or applied research of a limited scope, primarily using existing theories and methods. Individuals should have the ability and desire to innovate when these are insufficient. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will assist the supervisor in the interpret

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