168 research assistant jobs found

Villanova University Doctoral Research Assistant – Lung Transplant Research Study (Dr. Koons) Posting Details Do you have questions about the application process? If so, please refer to the Applicant FAQ’s. Position Information Posting Number: 20260400V Position Title: Doctoral Research Assistant – Lung Transplant Research Study (Dr. Koons) Posting Type Graduate Assistant Hours/week: 20 Eligibility: Graduate Assistant Semester 2026-2027 Academic Year Location Driscoll Hall Detailed Work Schedule Flexible. Mostly remote. 20 hours per week. 12-month position Number of positions: 2 Department: 948-Nursing-Research & Innovation Contact Name: Brittay Koons (please add as job approver) Contact Phone/Extension: 610-519-7127 Position Summary Information Job Description Summary: The Doctoral Research Assistant will work with Dr. Koons and the...

Assistant Research Administrator Health Sciences Research Administration - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26006699) This entry-level position provides an immersive training experience in the field of research administration. The employee will follow a training program curriculum to gain baseline knowledge, apply this knowledge with supervised portfolio management, and expand this knowledge through other special projects. Examples of activities can include proposal review, budget development, and post-award project management. The employee will collaborate with supervisors, mentors, and fellow trainees to complete projects, gain experience, and develop professional skills that are applicable to roles within the field of research administration. The ideal candidate should be growth-minded, thrive in a learning-focused environment, and enjoy solving complex problems and discovering challenging concepts. The candidate should be able to read and digest large amounts of...

Villanova University Assistant Research Professor in Optics and Photonics Posting Details Do you have questions about the application process? If so, please refer to the Applicant FAQ’s. Posting Details (Default Section) Posting Number: 20260096F Position Title: Assistant Research Professor in Optics and Photonics Position Type: Faculty Location: Villanova, PA Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants Work Schedule: full-time/12-months Department: 186-Physics Position Summary: Founded in 1842 and recognized among the nation’s best colleges and universities, we are a mission-driven institution inspired by the values of truth, unity, love, and dedication to serving the common good. At Villanova, we believe our people are our most precious asset. That’s why we offer a vibrant and collaborative campus environment and invest in our employees through competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits...

Assistant Director, Pediatric Clinical Research Med-Pediatrics Research Administration - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26006410) Equivalent relevant work experience may be substituted for degree requirement. This position is located at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in Lawrenceville. PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal Record Check will be required prior to the start of employment. Also, a current TB test will be required as a condition of employment. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled. Job Summary Manages the clinical operations of a research program and oversees clinical research policies in human trials. Oversees the development and implementation of standard operating procedure (SOP) manuals in clinical research; ensures the program meets all quality assurance activities. Oversees development of standards, internal and external site visits and audits, research protocol budgets, subject...

Clinical Research Technician I Med-Surgery - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26006547) The Thomas. E. Starzl Transplantation Institute at the University of Pittsburgh is recruiting a part-time clinical research assistant to support clinical and health services research projects in kidney and pancreas transplantation (PI: Chethan Puttarajappa, MD, MS). Dr. Puttarajappa’s research focuses on (i) Deceased donor organ allocation (efficiency, impact of policy changes, and access to transplantation) (ii) Complications from donor derived viral infections such as EBV and CMV. (iii) Application of Decision Sciences to kidney transplantation. Research methods employed include clinical epidemiology using both electronic health record (EHR) data and data from the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR), prediction modeling, survey techniques, and economic evaluations (cost-effectiveness...

The Department of Urology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) is seeking a full-time faculty member. The position will include an appointment in the Department of Urology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine as an Assistant or Associate Professor. Focused clinical responsibilities within a department of 40+ Clinical Urologists, will include attending duties in a large, integrated, multi-hospital clinical urology practice and educating students, residents, and fellows. The Candidate will be expected to provide pediatric urologic services within a growing practice in the metropolitan Pittsburgh area. Minimum Requirements: The Candidate must have an M.D. in Urology with appropriate board certification/eligibility; experience in a large hospital service is beneficial. Eligibility for medical licensure or practice in Pennsylvania is required. Completion of a Societies for Pediatric Urology...

The Department of Medicine and Section of Palliative Care in the Division of General Internal Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh is seeking a full-time physician (MD/DO) in a relevant field with a focus on palliative care and serious illness at the level of Assistant Professor in the non-tenure stream. Candidates must have board certification or board eligibility in palliative medicine. The Section of Palliative Care is a multidisciplinary team committed to improving quality of life for patients and families through delivery of quality palliative care, education of palliative care skills and advancement in palliative care innovation. Our interdisciplinary palliative care team provides services across UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, and outpatient clinics throughout the region. The team includes physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, social workers, psychiatrists, and music therapists/counselors, each with...

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, DEPT. OF ECONOMICS is searching for an applied economist whose primary focus is scholarly work on East Asia, with a preference for China Studies, to fill the Thomas and Evelyn Rawski Endowed Chair in East Asian Studies. The position’s priority fields are environmental economics, public economics, and urban economics, while development economics, health economics, labor economics, macroeconomics, and trade will also be considered. The position will be effective Fall 2027, pending budgetary approval. We seek excellence in teaching and research. Salary, scholarly assistance, and benefits are competitive. Complementarities with the research of current faculty are essential. Assistant Professor All Fields , with a preference for Environmental Economics, Public Economics, and Urban Economics, while Development Economics, Health Economics, Labor Economics, Macroeconomics, and Trade will also be considered PhD in economics required....

Department of Critical Care Medicine School of Medicine Faculty Position – BE/BC Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Intensivist - Part-Time Description External: The Department of Critical Care Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh is actively seeking a part-time BE/BC intensivist to join our Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Division faculty. Opportunities for clinicians, clinician-educators, and clinician-scientists are available. Candidates must possess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrate a strong dedication to educating the next generation of clinicians. The ideal candidate will showcase exceptional clinical expertise, an ability to collaborate effectively with physician leaders from various specialties, and the aptitude to implement changes that align with best medical practices, institutional goals, and regulatory requirements. The candidate is expected to provide clinical care in one or more ICUs in the UPMC Health system;...

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, DEPT. OF ECONOMICS is searching for a faculty appointment effective Fall 2027, pending budgetary approval. We seek excellence in teaching and research. Salary, scholarly assistance, and benefits are competitive. Complementarities with the research of current faculty are essential. Assistant Professor Microeconomic Theory All aspects of theoretical microeconomics. PhD in economics required. Please apply at the University of Pittsburgh Talent Center AND at http://www.aeaweb.org/joe/ . To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by November 15, 2026. Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae and one research paper and arrange for the submission of three letters of recommendation. You may also submit a statement on research and teaching. Interviews will be held virtually. Recruiting Committee c/o Cindy Graf Department of Economics University of Pittsburgh cmg134@pitt.edu The University...

The Department of Biomedical Informatics (DBMI) ( https://www.dbmi.pitt.edu ) at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is recruiting faculty in biomedical informatics for appointment stream, tenure-track and tenured positions . The University of Pittsburgh has more than 40 years of history in applying artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) to biomedical informatics, from some of the earliest work in medical decision support and expert systems to current efforts to develop and apply AI/ML across clinical and health informatics, clinical research informatics, population health informatics, translational bioinformatics, and imaging informatics. This work spans anesthesiology, critical care, neurology, pediatrics, oncology, infectious diseases, and other domains. We seek creative, productive, and collaborative colleagues who will build on this legacy by applying informatics and AI/ML methods to fundamental biomedical questions and by engaging...

The Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh is seeking a full-time physician to be hired at the academic rank of Assistant Professor, appointment stream. This is an excellent opportunity for a board-certified OB/GYN to join a well-established OB/GYN Department. The OB/GYN department is home to an academic obstetrics and gynecology residency program with a total of 40 OB/GYN residents, as well as subspecialty fellowships in maternal-fetal medicine, urogynecology, reproductive endocrinology and infertility, medical genetics, gynecologic oncology, minimally invasive surgery, infectious diseases, and family planning. The Physician will allocate 80% of their professional effort to providing OB/GYN clinical care, including services at Magee-Womens Hospital, outpatient visits at satellite offices, and patient care in ambulatory settings. Responsibilities will also include office coverage, on‑call duties, and other...

Associate, Legal, Compliance & Government Affairs Spencer Stuart is seeking to recruit an experienced Associate for the Legal, Compliance & Government Affairs Practice focused on Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel, and other senior level positions. With direct exposure to a broad set of clients and leadership challenges, this Associate will help to identify high quality and diverse candidate slates through high-touch, relationship-driven, advisory discussions as an essential member of the search team. The Associate role combines research, project management, assessment, and relationship-building skills to deliver extraordinary service and value to Spencer Stuart clients. Successful candidates for the associate position will have a proven track record of strong project management ability, writing skills, results orientation, rigorous attention to details, intellectual curiosity, and ideally an understanding of the legal sector. The associate will enjoy the...

Villanova University Assistant Professor of English (Disability Studies) Posting Details Do you have questions about the application process? If so, please refer to the Applicant FAQ’s. Posting Details (Default Section) Posting Number: 20260093F Position Title: Assistant Professor of English (Disability Studies) Position Type: Faculty Location: Villanova, PA Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants Work Schedule: full-time/9-months Department: 135-English Position Summary: Founded in 1842 and recognized among the nation’s best colleges and universities, we are a mission-driven institution inspired by the values of truth, unity, love, and dedication to serving the common good. At Villanova, we believe our people are our most precious asset. That’s why we offer a vibrant and collaborative campus environment and invest in our employees through competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that...

Villanova University Tenure-Track Faculty in Mechanical Engineering Posting Details Do you have questions about the application process? If so, please refer to the Applicant FAQ’s. Posting Details (Default Section) Posting Number: 20260094F Position Title: Tenure-Track Faculty in Mechanical Engineering Position Type: Faculty Location: Villanova, PA Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants Work Schedule: full-time/9-months Department: 205-Mechanical Engineering Position Summary: Founded in 1842 and recognized among the nation’s best colleges and universities, we are a mission-driven institution inspired by the values of truth, unity, love, and dedication to serving the common good. At Villanova, we believe our people are our most precious asset. That’s why we offer a vibrant and collaborative campus environment and invest in our employees through competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits...

Laboratory Research Technician III Med-Medicine - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26006694) The Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine Division is made of up approximately 70 clinical staff and over 100 research staff who work in a variety of locations including: Bridgeside Point, Biomedical Science Tower (BST), UPMC Hospitals including Presbyterian, Shadyside, East, Jameson and Mercy. The division provides world class services across 10 inpatient services at five hospitals and over 70,000 outpatient office visits. We have a major research mission that focuses on basic, clinical, and translational research on the lung, microbiome, COVID-19, sleep medicine, and allergy and immunology. The Rizzo laboratory is hiring a laboratory technician at the Tech III level. Dr. Alicia Rizzo is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh. The goal of the laboratory is to...

Nemours is seeking an MA II to join our team in Abington, PA. The MA is an important liaison between the patient/family, provider, and other care team members. The MA is responsible for coordinating patient flow by assisting in clinical data collection and review for patient intake, ensuring the appropriate information is available to the provider, and entering pertinent history in the medical record. The MA performs and assists with clinical procedures in accordance with divisional/department responsibilities as directed by the provider and per protocol. As part of your role, you will be required to support clinics at various Nemours locations in the Delaware Valley. Medical Assistant I: High School diploma or GED required Must obtain BLS through AHA within 90 days Completion of a certified Medical Assistant program or MA certification required (see below) Acceptable certifications are Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), National...

Job Title: Preschool Early Intervention Principal Director 1 Principal Director for the Northeastern Zone: suburban Allegheny County 1 Principal Director for the Southwestern Zone: suburban Allegheny County Position Summary: The position is responsible for ensuring that a full range of services and programs are available to meet the needs of eligible preschool children with developmental delays and disabilities based on their assigned region of suburban Allegheny County (i.e., the Northeastern Zone or the Southwestern Zone). The Preschool Early Intervention (PEI) Principal Director is expected to collaborate with their colleague director, co-planning as needed while ensuring that program management within both zones is coordinated. Moreover, the Principal Director will administer the PEI program in compliance with the regulations, standards, policies, and procedures of both the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) and the Allegheny Intermediate Unit...

Animal Care Technician II DLAR-Animal Husbandry - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26006653) The Division of Laboratory Animal Resources (DLAR) Animal Care Technician II will provide husbandry and care of laboratory animals with a commitment to animal welfare and well-being. The candidate will: • provide food, water and enrichment • perform cage changes including cleaning and sanitizing animal housing enclosures, equipment and rooms • complete daily health observations and administer basic medical treatments, procedures and unique diets and • maintain logs documenting animal care activities and verification of environmental parameters and equipment function • assist with training and mentoring • manage inventory including tracking and ordering supplies • learn/use the electronic animal management system to properly receive animals, take census and document animal records • give facility tours and review operation manuals with new researchers • oversee completion of...

Assistant Professor The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine is recruiting a full-time faculty member at the Assistant Professor level. Qualifications: • Medical degree in Anesthesiology • Eligible for an unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license • Board-eligible or Board-certified • Completion of accredited residency and fellowship specialty training • The ability to work with a highly productive team is critical to the success of this position The ideal candidate will be committed to excellence in clinical care, teaching, and/or research. Our diverse anesthesiology group provides a variety of challenging cases for generalists and other anesthesiology specialists. We are seeking highly talented applicants to join our healthcare system and offer opportunities in the subspecialties of neuro, cardiac, and general anesthesia throughout a seventeen-hospital system. Academic rank...