278 post doctoral post doctoral associate jobs found

Post Doctoral Associate - Harris Lab Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26000025) The Environmental Fatigue and Fracture Laboratory (EFFL) in the Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science Department at the University of Pittsburgh is a research group focused on studying the effect of extreme environments on the fatigue, fracture, and mechanical behavior of structural metals. Led by Prof. Zachary Harris, the EFFL maintains state-of-the-art facilities for executing mechanical testing and corrosion experiments, with a track record of delivering on both fundamental and applied research programs. This success is reflected in the diverse funding profile of the EFFL, which includes a broad range of both government (ONR, AFOSR, NSF, NRC) and industry (Novelis, Westinghouse, Ellwood, QuesTek Innovations, among others) sponsors. Primary Responsibilities Execute materials characterization and mechanical testing in support of projects related...

Post Doctoral Associate Pharm-Pharmacy & Therapeutics - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (25007060) Postdoctoral Position Available University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy Department of Pharmacy and Therapeutics The team of Dr. Aaron Devanathan, PharmD, PhD, AAHIVP, in the School of Pharmacy ( https://www.pharmacy.pitt.edu/people/aaron-s-devanathan ) is seeking candidates for a 2-year funded postdoctoral position to study antiretroviral clinical pharmacology. The primary research focus of the Devanathan laboratory is the clinical pharmacology of antiretrovirals and their distribution into cells, body fluids, and tissues. Our goal is to understand how inflammatory processes associated with comorbidities affect their pharmacology and to train future independent researchers and/or faculty members with a solid foundation in clinical pharmacology in the HIV/AIDS research space. To achieve the long-range goal of our research program, which is to understand this important...

Post Doctoral Associate-Batista Lab Bioengineering - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (25006930) The Department of Bioengineering is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate in the Batista Lab. This position will process, analyze, and disseminate neurophysiology data. The successful candidate will oversee the completion of a small set of studies in which we examined the interaction between two cerebral cortical areas during brain-computer interface control. Responsibilities include preparing documents for publication, responding to reviewer comments, and also supervising junior lab members on ongoing projects. Job Requirements: PhD in Neuroscience, Bioengineering, or a closely related discipline. The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran. Assignment Category: Full-time regular Campus: Pittsburgh Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable Required Attachments: Curriculum Vitae Assignment Category Full-time regular Equal employment...

Post Doctoral Associate-Kozai Lab Bioengineering - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (25006856) The Department of Bioengineering is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate in the Kozai Lab. We are an interdisciplinary team working to resolve the mechanistic basis of intracortical microstimulation (ICMS) across species and levels of analysis. The project integrates forward and reverse translational research. In the reverse translation phase, we conduct ICMS experiments in individuals with spinal cord injury who are implanted with microelectrode arrays targeting motor and somatosensory cortex. These experiments quantify the neural activity and perceptual outcomes evoked by ICMS during real-time brain-machine interface (BMI) control. To identify the cellular and circuit mechanisms underlying these percepts, the team performs follow-up experiments in non-human primates (NHPs), mice, and computational models. In the forward translation phase, insights from these animal and modeling studies guide...

Post Doctoral Associate (Lindhiem) Med-Psychiatry - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (25006969) The core responsibilities of the position will be to perform data analyses and assist with manuscript preparation. Additional responsibilities will be to create and manage a database (e.g., Redcap) and system requirements to support the functionality of online assessments, and other tasks requested by Dr. Lindhiem and/or the Project Director. Perform in accordance with system-wide competencies and behaviors. Qualifications: This position calls for a PhD degree in psychology, or a related field. The candidate should have previous experience in online data collection, data management, and data analysis. In addition, the candidate should have an interest in intervention research, mHealth, clinical trials, parent management training, and/or childhood disruptive behavior disorders. The candidate should also be highly motivated and function effectively in both team and independent...

Post Doctoral Associate LRDC - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (25006766) This position is at the Learning Research and Development Center (LRDC), a multi-disciplinary center for research to advance the science of learning by bringing together leading researchers in the cognitive, social, and educational sciences. LRDC is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Post-Doctoral Associate to code and analyze classroom transcripts collected as part of a randomized control trial (RCT). The successful candidate will have their PhD and will have extensive experience coding classroom discussions by hand and also experience training raters to code classroom discussions using different scoring rubrics – we use the Instructional Quality Assessment (dimension scores rated 1-4); the Analyzing Teaching Moves (turn-by-turn exhaustive coding); and coding for inference units. The successful candidate will also have experience with automated coding using both Bert-based coding and experience...

Post Doctoral Associate Med-Pharmacology and Chemical Biology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (25006817) The University of Pittsburgh Liver MPS Team (part of the Organ Pathobiology and Therapeutics Institute, OPTIn) is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to support ongoing translational research at the interface of bioengineering, omics-driven systems biology, and precision medicine. This position will contribute to NIH-funded projects integrating human biomimetic liver microphysiological systems (MPS) with multi-omics analysis and quantitative systems pharmacology (QSP) to predict and stratify patient cohorts in complex heterogeneous diseases, predict drug response, identify biomarkers and accelerate the discovery of targeted therapies for liver-related diseases, including MASLD/MASH, type 2 diabetes, and biologics-induced liver injury. The successful candidate will work closely with a highly interdisciplinary team of cell biologists, MPS engineers, computational modelers,...

Post Doctoral Associate Med-Medicine - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (25006276) An NIH-funded POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE POSITION is available in the Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, to study regenerative mechanisms that can protect against lung aging and disease. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to employ state-of-the-art techniques and methodology in molecular and computational biology and other related techniques employing innovative human tissue and cell-based models well-established in the lab. Large patient cohorts and datasets are also available for detailed analysis. There will be significant help to get trained in the above techniques. Qualifications. The candidate must hold a PhD degree in Biomedical Science. Experience in regenerative medicine approaches, omics techniques, and advanced cell culture will be considered a strength. Willingness to work with human biospecimens is required. The candidate...

Post Doctoral Associate - Dr. Mark Shlomchik Lab Med-Immunology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (25006767) A Postdoctoral Associate Position who will be studying the function of ABCs and tissue-infiltrating B cells in systemic lupus is available in the laboratory of Dr. Mark Shlomchik (Website: Mark Jay Shlomchik, M.D., Ph.D. | Department of Immunology ) at the University of Pittsburgh, Department of Immunology. The candidate will be performing research, working on a newly funded NIH R01 Grant. The Shlomchik Laboratory is seeking competitive candidates who have recently earned a PhD and possess effective written and verbal English communication skills, in addition to outstanding critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work as part of a team. Experience in systemic autoimmune diseases, long-lived B cell immunity, and in immunopathogenesis more broadly is preferred. The Shlomchik lab also works on T cell immunotherapy for cancer using their newly invented...

Post Doctoral Associate Med-Pathology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (25006753) Postdoctoral Researcher in developing human iPSC-derived models for blood stem cell biology. Location: University of Pittsburgh, Department of Pathology, Pittsburgh, PA Job Type: Full-time Duration: One year (with the possibility of extension) Application Deadline: Immediately Position Summary We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our laboratory at the University of Pittsburgh to investigate how iPSC-derived developmental model systems can be used to study stem cell function, expansion, and the mechanisms of cellular aging. The position offers the opportunity to integrate developmental biology, stem cell engineering, and hematopoietic research using advanced molecular and computational tools. Key Responsibilities Investigate the blood stem cell function and differentiation potential using in vitro and in vivo models. Perform...

Post Doctoral Associate Biological Sciences - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (25006728) The Kaplan lab seeks a postdoctoral fellow with experience in yeast initiation mechanisms and analysis of genomic data (RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, DNA sequencing). Must have a Ph.D in Genetics, Molecular Biology, or Biochemistry. The projects anticipated will be computational in nature and involve the development, standardization, and implementation of informatics pipelines for the analysis of RNA-seq, MNase-seq, NET-seq, TSS-seq, and other genomic data related to experiments addressing yeast transcription mechanisms. These projects seek to understand the relationships between initiation by promoter scanning and chromatin structure, and the relationship between RNA polymerase II catalytic activity and gene expression. The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran. Assignment Category: Full-time regular Campus: Pittsburgh Child Protection Clearances: Not...

Post Doctoral Associate UPCI Research Lab-Zinn, Pascal - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (25006708) The postdoc associate will study the mechanisms microenvironment of brain cancer and the developing of therapeutic cerebral organoid models. Applicant should be able to operate and set up basic lab and research equipment, prepare culture media, chemicals, and compounds. Performs scientific reductions and analyses involving routine procedures and performs a variety of standard tests in cellular and stem cell biology. Apply a variety of numerical operations to collected data and assist in surgical procedures on small animals. Cleans and maintains equipment. Participate in data presentation, experimental results interpretation, and analysis of data at lab meetings and one-on-one meetings with the PI of the laboratory. Assists with ordering reagents. A PhD or equivalent degree in a relevant scientific discipline is required. The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer...

Post Doctoral Associate LRDC - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (25006747) This position is at the Learning Research and Development Center (LRDC), a multi-disciplinary center for research to advance the science of learning by bringing together leading researchers in the cognitive, social, and educational sciences. The Learning Research and Development Center at the University of Pittsburgh announces a position for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate. The position will be fully funded internally. We seek an individual with an extensive background in psycholinguistics and specific research interests in bilingualism and adult second language learning. The candidate should have expertise in experimental design, programming, and data collection from human participants. Additional expertise in data collection and analysis with event-related brain potentials is also desired. The candidate should also have a demonstrated track record of scholarly research and an interest in conducting...

Post Doctoral Associate - Robertson Lab Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (25006709) Responsibilities: The research-related responsibilities of this position will include: Computational modeling of growth and remodeling of the bladder wall as a result of bladder outlet obstruction. Expansion of the model to include biological factors such as fibrosis, inflammation, and hypoxia. Modeling large elastic deformation and contraction of the bladder during filling and voiding. Writing journal publications; Preparing reports that summarize the work conducted for progress reports to funding agencies; Planning, developing, and implementing technical and scientific research programs; Contributing to proposal writing and acquisition of preliminary data. Required Educational Background: Applicant must have a Ph.D. in computational science, applied mathematics, engineering, or closely related fields. Required Skillset: For the research component of...

Post Doctoral Associate Med-Neurological Surgery - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (25005886) The University of Pittsburgh Department of Neurological Surgery is hiring for a Post Doctoral Associate in the RNEL lab under the direction of Dr. Marco Capogrosso. In this position, your role will be to design, test and validate spinal cord stimulation for upper limb motor dysfunction in Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Your main responsibility will be to lead an early feasibility study under IDE in people with upper limb dysfunction with SMA and to acquire data to identify the mechanisms of action of SCS. You will be expected to publish scientific publications in high profile journals as well as supervising the work of graduate students in the project. Additionally, you will be expected to seek independent funding for your future growth as an independent investigator and any other assignments that the principal investigator may request. Minimum education and requirements to be considered: -...

Post Doctoral Associate Med-Ophthalmology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (25006648) The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a highly motivated Post Doctoral Research Fellow to join Dr. Liyun Zhang’s laboratory in the Department of Ophthalmology. Dr. Zhang’s research focuses on understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying retinal neuron cell degeneration and regeneration, with the ultimate goal of developing new therapies to slow or cure retinal degeneration. Our current research efforts include (1) generating and characterizing novel genetic models using zebrafish, mimicking human inherited retinal degenerative diseases; (2) identifying novel signaling pathways that regulate photoreceptors loss and regeneration; and 3) the high-throughput in vivo drug screening to discover new therapeutic molecules. Projects will involve zebrafish disease modeling, large-scale in vivo drug discovery, visual behavioral assays, CRISPR/Cas9 precise gene editing, multi-omics...

Post Doctoral Associate-DeMazumder Lab Med-Surgery - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (25006720) The Department of Surgery, McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine, is seeking to fill a permanent full-time position for a Postdoctoral Associate who will focus on Computer Science and Engineering for advancing AI healthcare research. Qualifications: 1) PhD degree (either awarded or in progress) in the computer sciences, engineering, or related fields; 2) Proficiency in and prior experience with digital signal processing; 3) Proficiency in and prior experience with feature extraction from time series data; 4) Proficiency in C/C++, Python and Matlab; 5) Proficiency or interest in gaining proficiency in Stata/Mata statistical programming. Primary duties: The trainee will write software code in Python, C/C++ and Stata/Mata to: 1) Optimize existing code for signal processing and numerical analysis of ECG, PPG, and other physiological waveforms; 2) Convert existing Matlab...

The Senior Unit Research Administrator serves as the primary liaison between the College's faculty Principal Investigators (PIs), USF Sponsored Research, and USF Research Financial Management. This role oversees the development, review, and administration of grant and contract proposal submissions, ensuring compliance with institutional and sponsor requirements. A Senior Unit Research Administrator typically reports to a Director, Dean, or Associate Dean. Additionally, the position researches funding opportunities and informs faculty of potential grants that align with their research interests. The College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Computing maintains a diverse portfolio of public and private sponsors, requiring adaptability and expertise in navigating various funding sources. Opened in 2025 and powered by a University of South Florida record $40 million gift from Arnie and Lauren Bellini, USF's Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and...

POSITION SUMMARY: An Advanced Research Scientist position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Theresa Currier Thomas at the University of South Florida to advance studies in traumatic brain injury (TBI). A successful candidate will manage and execute multiple experimental projects, including behavioral testing, surgeries, in vivo electrochemistry, immunohistochemistry, and biochemical analyses. The position will involve both hands-on experimental work and coordination of laboratory operations. As the lab grows, the candidate will play a key role in training and supervising junior staff and trainees. Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree required; candidates with equivalent professional experience in a neurotrauma or neuroscience research laboratory may be considered in lieu of a degree. Strong motivation, independence, and a proactive approach to seeking and incorporating feedback from peers and colleagues. Excellent organizational, communication, and...

The USF Health College of Nursing is one of 14 colleges at the University of South Florida and one of four that make up USF Health. As a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, USF is designated by the Carnegie Foundation as both a Research 1 and a Community-Engaged institution, reflecting its commitment to excellence in education, research, and service. Nationally recognized as a leader in nursing education and research, the College of Nursing serves more than 2,000 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students each year. For the fourth consecutive year, our Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program has been ranked No. 1 among Florida's public universities by U.S. News & World Report-rising to No. 23 in the nation in 2025. As an integral part of USF Health, the College of Nursing is guided by a mission grounded in excellence, innovation, and respect. We are dedicated to educating future nurses, advancing nursing science, and applying evidence-based...