United States · On-site
$45k–$57k/yr
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 amo…
Skills: Mouse handling, Cell culture, Molecular biology, Confocal microscopy, PCR
United States · Hybrid
$85k–$105k/yr
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 amo…
Skills: Generative AI, Agentic coding tools, Claude Code, Codex, Multi-agentic systems
United States · Hybrid
$50k–$60k/yr
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 amo…
Skills: Fundraising, Donor stewardship, Pipeline development, CRM, Salesforce
United States · Hybrid
$63k–$105k/yr
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 amo…
Skills: Clinical research, Nursing, Oncology, Regulatory compliance, GCP guidelines
United States · On-site
$122k–$160k/yr
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 amo…
Skills: Digital engagement strategy, Marketing technology, Salesforce, CRM management, Data governance
City of Cortland, New York, United States · Hybrid
$21/hr–$29/hr
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 amo…
Skills: Academic advising, Curriculum administration, Event planning, Administrative support, Communication
Los Angeles, California, United States · Hybrid
$81k–$120k/yr
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 amo…
Skills: Research administration, Grants management, Financial planning, Compliance, Proposal development
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
$7/hr–$23/hr
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 amo…
Skills: Strength and conditioning, Physical programming, Data collection, Data analysis, Athletic development
United States · On-site
$18/hr–$22/hr
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 amo…
Skills: Youth development, Garden education, Nutrition education, Curriculum implementation, Instructional design
United States · On-site
$22/hr–$24/hr
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 amo…
Skills: Youth development, Social entrepreneurship, Trauma-informed care, Data collection, Interpersonal skills
United States · On-site
$45k–$65k/yr
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 amo…
Skills: Economics, Statistics, Finance, Mathematics, Computer science
United States · On-site
$72k–$90k/yr
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 amo…
Skills: Salesforce, CRM administration, Marketing Cloud, Experience Cloud, Data privacy
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
$7/hr–$22/hr
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 amo…
Skills: Casework, Mental health referrals, Crisis intervention, Conflict resolution, Time management
Berlin, Germany · Hybrid
$135k–$190k/yr
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 amo…
Skills: Fundraising, Major gift solicitation, Strategic leadership, Relationship building, Team management
Woodworth, Ohio, United States · On-site
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 amo…
Skills: Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, Illustrator, Photoshop
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · Hybrid
$24/hr–$26/hr
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 amo…
Skills: Facility operations, Staff supervision, Risk management, Emergency response, Fitness equipment maintenance
Berlin, Germany · On-site
$19/hr–$30/hr
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 amo…
Skills: Invoice processing, Payroll processing, Purchase requisition review, Financial reconciliation, Data entry
United States · On-site
$29/hr–$49/hr
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 amo…
Skills: Network operations, Routing, Switching, TCP/IP, Wireless networking
United States · On-site
$59k–$80k/yr
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 amo…
Skills: Budget management, Financial operations, Academic administration, Staff supervision, Event coordination
Houghton, Michigan, United States · On-site
$102k–$135k/yr
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 amo…
Skills: Canvas LMS, Educational technology, Enterprise application management, Staff supervision, Data integration
United States • On-site
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The Research Specialist will design, execute, and analyze experiments in mouse and human airway systems using advanced microscopy and molecular techniques. Responsibilities also include maintaining mouse colonies, laboratory organization, and preparing manuscripts for publication.
A Bachelor of Science degree is required, along with foundational laboratory experience in molecular biology, cell culture, or biochemical techniques. Candidates must be comfortable working with small laboratory animals and human tissue.
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 wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
Job Profile Title
Research Specialist AJob Description
Research Specialist B in addition to the above responsibilities
Research Specialist B:
Position is contingent upon continued funding.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaDepartment / School
Perelman School of MedicinePay Range
$45,278.00 - $57,335.40 Annual RateSalary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
Special Requirements
Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.
To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay
The official page for the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics at the University of Pennsylvania.
Welcome to Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics (MEAM) at Penn! We are a vibrant, dynamic, diverse, and interactive community. We focus on our high-caliber undergraduate and graduate programs, which combine rigorous education in the fundamentals with hands-on projects and research into novel problems and advanced applications.
Offices: 220 S 33rd St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, US
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Welcome to Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics (MEAM) at Penn! We are a vibrant, dynamic, diverse, and interactive community. We focus on our high-caliber undergraduate and graduate programs, which combine rigorous education in the fundamentals with hands-on projects and research into novel problems and advanced applications.
Offices: 220 S 33rd St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, US
View all jobs at Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics, University of Pennsylvania