Open postdoctoral positions at Temple University are posted here as they become available. They remain posted until they are filled.
Current open positions are included below. Please note that each position has its own application requirements and submission instructions.
College of Liberal Arts
Department of Criminal Justice
A postdoctoral fellow position examining the barriers to victim and witness participation in criminal legal system processes, with an emphasis on police interactions and investigations, is available in the Department of Criminal Justice in the College of Liberal Arts. This two-year position, funded by Arnold Ventures, will include managing field recruitment and data collection, conducting in-person interviews, coding and analyzing qualitative data, and developing journal manuscripts and community-facing presentations. The fellow will work closely with the principal investigator, Dr. Caterina Roman, professor of criminal justice, as well as research staff and community-based consultants to help uncover the barriers to an equitable and just criminal legal system.
Required qualifications include the following skills and experience.
- Completion of a doctorate in criminal justice, criminology, public health, community psychology, sociology or a related discipline.
- Strong methodological foundation in mixed methods and applied research with a focus on community and street group violence.
- Experience with primary data collection, preferably related to recruiting and conducting in-depth interviews with community residents.
- Strong qualitative and quantitative analysis skills, with experience using social science software such as SPSS, SAS, Stata or R.
- Experience coding and conducting qualitative analyses in ATLAS.ti, Deduce or NVIVO.
- Commitment to research that advances criminal legal system and/or health equity and inclusion and reduces racial and community disparities.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills for face-to-face interaction with clients, coworkers and stakeholders.
The following qualifications are preferred.
- Knowledge of criminal legal system processes with particular emphasis on policing and/or victim services.
- Understanding the role and intersection of race, ethnicity and economic status/poverty in interactions with the criminal legal system at all stages.
- Knowledge of the efforts aimed at combatting the impact of structural racism on the criminal legal system.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and organize information across multiple components and tasks, relying on one’s own judgment and initiative.
The successful candidate will be mentored by Dr. Roman and other faculty in the Department of Criminal Justice, as well as have access to other resources of Temple University’s Graduate School and the College of Liberal Arts’ Public Policy Lab. Because project sites include Philadelphia and Newark, NJ, the fellow must reside in or near Philadelphia and be willing to travel as needed to these destinations for data collection. Project travel is paid by the grant.
Our department has a rich tradition of professional development opportunities through regular full-department attendance at dissertation defenses and a professional development series that covers skills such as publishing, grant writing and time management. Located in Philadelphia, a rich social laboratory for studying crime and justice, our department has partnerships with several local and state agencies and nonprofit organizations.
The anticipated start date is July 1, 2023. A competitive salary is offered, with Temple University employee benefits that include health insurance, vacation and sick time, and a research/travel fund of $3,000. Eligible applicants must have completed their PhD no earlier than July 2020. Highly qualified ABDs may be considered if completion of the PhD will occur prior to May 15, 2023. Preference will be given to individuals lawfully able to work in the United States. This postdoctoral fellowship is non-renewable. For full consideration, apply by March 31, 2023. Review of applications begins upon receipt and continues until the position is filled.
Candidates must send an email with the subject line “(last name) 2023 post-doc application” that includes a cover letter summarizing accomplishments, areas of interest, and past contributions and commitment to advancing diversity; a current CV; two or three letters of recommendation; and a 15-30 page writing sample to
Joseph DelMastro, senior manager for administration.
Email: joseph.delmastro@temple.edu
Temple University College of Liberal Arts is an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative action employer committed to achieving a diverse community (AA, EOE, m/f/d/v).
Posted Jan. 25, 2023
Department of Psychology and Neuroscience
A postdoctoral fellow position focusing on the use of computational modeling methods to analyze existing data is available in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience in the College of Liberal Arts at Temple University. This NIMH R21-funded project broadly focuses on reward learning in longitudinal datasets. Duties include model building and estimation, package development, and collaboration with members of the Olino laboratory in the development of scientific products.
Qualifications include the following skills and experience.
- Completion of a PhD in statistics, computational neuroscience, clinical psychology or related discipline.
- Experience with computational modeling, Bayesian estimation, programming in R (e.g., building packages, rstan/rstanarm modeling), and/or structural equation modeling highly preferred.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
The successful candidate will have opportunities to publish and engage in collaborative research. The fellow may also mentor and collaborate with doctoral students as well as supervise post-baccalaureate and undergraduate research projects.
The postdoctoral fellowship is planned for two years with continuation, by mutual agreement, beyond year one based on job performance and funding availability. The position is available with a negotiable start date. Given that the major responsibilities of the position do not require onsite activities, candidates can plan on working remotely.
Candidates must send a cover letter describing research interest and experience, a current CV, and two letters of recommendation via email to
Thomas M. Olino, associate professor of psychology.
Email: thomas.olino@temple.edu
Temple University College of Liberal Arts is an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative action employer committed to achieving a diverse community (AA, EOE, m/f/d/v).
Posted Aug. 17, 2022
Lewis Katz School of Medicine
Center for Inflammation and Lung Research
A postdoctoral fellow position is available in the laboratory of Beata Kosmider, PhD, in the Center for Inflammation and Lung Research at Lewis Katz School of Medicine. Our research projects focus on several areas within the overall theme of identifying novel insights into lung disease mechanisms and the translational integration of mechanistic studies in relevant physiological models. Methods used in these projects include molecular techniques, cell culture and mouse models.
The successful candidate will develop and execute experimental procedures, interpret results, present data at scientific conferences, and prepare manuscripts for publication.
Candidates must meet the following minimum education and skills.
- Recently awarded a PhD or MD/PhD degree.
- Have a background in molecular biology, cellular biology, biochemistry or a related discipline.
- Trained in and knowledgeable about mammalian cell culture or molecular techniques.
- Possesses demonstrated productivity.
- Is self-motivated but team oriented.
- Thinks critically and is results focused.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
This postdoctoral position includes medical and dental insurance, prescription coverage, holidays, sick time and tax-deferred annuity plans.
Candidates must submit via email a current CV and contact information for three references to
Beata Kosmider, professor of microbiology, immunology and inflammation.
Email: beata.kosmider@temple.edu
The Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative action employer interested in recruiting diverse faculty and staff.
Posted Feb. 6, 2023
Fels Cancer Institute for Personalized Medicine
A postdoctoral position is available in the Fels Cancer Institute for Personalized Medicine, a prestigious research center affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University with a strong focus on epigenetics, signaling and cancer. The work of the postdoctoral researcher will entail investigating sex biases in cancer susceptibility and progression using cell lines and mouse models.
Candidates should be highly motivated and creative, with a strong work ethic. They must meet the following minimum education and skills.
- Awarded a PhD.
- Have a background in epigenetics.
- Be proficient in a range of cell/developmental biology, molecular, immunological and genomic techniques, including experience in tissue culture, flow cytometry, DNA methylation analysis, and chromatin immunoprecipitation.
- Have experience working with mice.
- Have published at least one first-author paper during their PhD training.
- Exhibit excellent oral and written English language skills.
- Able to work independently as well as collaboratively in research efforts.
- Communicate well both orally and in writing with staff and professional colleagues.
Basic bioinformatic skills are also preferred, but not required.
Candidates must submit via email a cover letter that details their research interests and how they envision contributing to the institute’s work, a current CV, and contact information for three references who can provide recommendation letters to
Nora Engel, associate professor of cancer and cellular biology.
Email: noraengel@temple.edu
The Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative action employer interested in recruiting diverse faculty and staff.
Posted Jan. 26, 2023
Independence Blue Cross Cardiovascular Research Center
A position for a postdoctoral research scientist is available in the laboratory of Satoru Eguchi, professor of cardiovascular sciences, in the Lewis Katz School of Medicine. The laboratory conducts research in the cellular and molecular mechanisms of several cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension and abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Genetically modified animal and cell culture models are used to characterize the molecular and cellular mechanisms leading to vascular smooth muscle cell stress signaling and metabolic maladaptation. The lab currently focuses on mechanisms of angiotensin II action via AT1 receptors, which regulate the vascular response to hypertension, with other projects focusing on molecular mechanisms of AAA development and rupture. The goals of these studies are to determine how manipulations on stress signaling or metabolic maladaptation might resolve vascular remodeling in hypertension and AAA.
Lab members have access to state-of-the-art molecular biology, proteomics, mouse physiology, metabolic and imaging facilities in the Cardiovascular Research Center. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, able to generate innovative ideas and perform experiments addressing them, and able to work in a collaborative environment.
Preferred skills needed for this postdoctoral position include, but are not limited to
- Performance of primary molecular biological assays in vitro and in vivo related to animal studies, including primary tissue culture, qRT-PCR, immunoblotting, cell transfection and cellular outcome assays.
- Design and performance of experiments, analysis, data interpretation and presentations.
- Performance of rodent colony maintenance and surgery.
- Interaction with senior and junior members of the Center, as well as limited training of graduate and undergraduate students.
Candidates must meet the following minimum education and skills.
- PhD in physiology, pharmacology, biochemistry or a related discipline.
- Hands-on experience with animals and cell culture.
- Strong documentation skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, sometimes changing environment.
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing with staff and professional colleagues.
Candidates must submit a statement of interest that details their research experience and interest in the relevant research work, a current CV, and contact information for three references that include the candidate’s doctoral supervisor via email to
Satoru Eguchi, professor of cardiovascular sciences.
Email: seguchi@temple.edu
The Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative action employer interested in recruiting diverse faculty and staff.
Posted Dec. 9, 2022
Sol Sherry Thrombosis Research Center
A position for a postdoctoral research scientist is available in the laboratory of David Essex in the Lewis Katz School of Medicine. The laboratory conducts research on the cellular and molecular mechanisms of hemostasis and thrombosis. Using antibodies, purified proteins and genetically modified mouse models, the laboratory studies members of the protein disulfide isomerase family of enzymes in platelet function, coagulation and thrombosis. Approaches used by the lab include mouse thrombosis models and mass spectrometry analysis of reactive sulfhydryls in platelet proteins. Examples of our work can be found in the journals Blood, Journal of Clinical Investigation, and Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis.
The ideal candidate is self-motivated, innovative in their thinking with the ability to perform experiments to address their ideas, and able to work in a collaborative environment.
Preferred skills needed for this position include
- Experience with Western blotting, enzyme assays, PCR, RT-PCR, flow cytometry, cell culture and imaging studies.
- Performance of experiments with mice.
- Design and performance of experiments, analysis, data interpretation and presentations.
- Interaction with senior and junior members of the Thrombosis Research Center.
Candidates must meet the following minimal education and skills.
- PhD or MD in basic science, health science or a related discipline.
- Experience with animals, molecular and cell biology, and statistics.
- Ability to communicate with both staff and professional colleagues.
Candidates must submit a statement of interest that details their research experience and interest in the relevant research work, a current CV, and contact information for three references via e-mail to
David Essex, professor of medicine.
Email: essex@temple.edu
Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine is an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative action employer committed to achieving a diverse community (AA, EOE, m/f/d/v).
Posted Dec. 9, 2022
Independence Blue Cross Cardiovascular Research Center
A highly motivated individual is sought to join the Elrod lab within the Cardiovascular Research Center at Lewis Katz School of Medicine. The lab possesses state-of-the-art equipment and is housed in a new open-lab research building. Our numerous projects center on mitochondrial biology and its role in cellular metabolism, heart disease and neurodegeneration. Other projects utilize discovery-based approaches to identify novel genes/pathways in heart failure and neurodegeneration for therapeutic targeting. Examples of our latest work can be found in the journals Cell Reports, Circulation, Circulation Research, Nature, and Nature Communications.
The ideal candidate is self-motivated and team-oriented with a strong work ethic. All former postdoctoral fellows have acquired salaried positions and received multiple competitive awards.
The responsibilities of the position include
- Organizing and implementing complex research projects.
- Developing new methods.
- Engaging in experimental testing and data collection.
- Analyzing and interpreting data.
- Writing detailed scientific reports.
- Mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.
Candidates must meet the following minimum education and skills.
- PhD in molecular biology, physiology or similar field.
- Superior communication skills, including the ability to present their research findings at national and international meetings.
- Prior experience in mitochondrial biology, mouse models of disease, metabolic signaling, calcium signaling, cell death regulation, Alzheimer's disease, heart failure, and cardiac or neuronal physiology preferred.
A competitive salary and benefits, including health insurance and paid vacation, are provided. No teaching is required of this position.
In a single PDF, candidates must submit a cover letter, CV, and two or three letters of reference to
John Elrod, associate professor of cardiovascular sciences and Alycia Hildebrand, lab manager.
Emails: elrod@temple.edu and alycia@temple.edu
Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine is an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative action employer committed to achieving a diverse community (AA, EOE, m/f/d/v).
Posted Aug. 22, 2022
Lemole Center for Integrated Lymphatics Research
A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Xiaolei Lui, PhD, in the Lemole Center for Integrated Lymphatics Research at Lewis Katz School of Medicine. Research in the Liu lab focuses on understanding the development and function of lymphatic vasculature in cardiovascular health and disease. A variety of genetic mouse models lacking/gaining lymphatic function are used in combination with high-throughput sequencing and state-of-the-art imaging to dissect the molecular and cellular mechanisms to show how cardiac lymphatics regulate cardiac regeneration in neonates and repair in adult mice.
The ideal candidate is highly motivated. Projects for this position will focus on understanding how lymphatic signals regulate the cardiac environment to mediate cardiac repair following myocardial infarction.
Candidates must meet the following minimum education and skills.
- PhD in cardiovascular biology, developmental biology, cell biology or a related field.
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing with staff and professional colleagues.
- Experience working with mouse models preferred.
Candidates must submit a cover letter describing their research interests, current CV, and contact information for three professional references via email to
Xiaolei Liu, assistant professor of cardiovascular sciences.
Email: xiaolei.liu@temple.edu
Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine is an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative action employer committed to achieving a diverse community (AA, EOE, m/f/d/v).
Posted Aug. 22, 2022
Independence Blue Cross Cardiovascular Research Center
A position for a postdoctoral research scientist is available in the laboratory of Michael Autieri, professor of cardiovascular sciences, in the Lewis Katz School of Medicine. The laboratory conducts research in the cellular and molecular mechanisms of several cardiovascular diseases, including atherosclerosis, restenosis and hypertension. Genetically modified animal and cell culture models are used to characterize the molecular and cellular mechanisms leading to vascular smooth muscle cell activation and vascular inflammatory diseases. The lab currently focuses on mechanisms of mRNA stability, which regulate the vascular response to inflammatory stimuli, with other projects focusing on molecular mechanisms of cholesterol uptake in vascular cells and on inflammation-driven lymphangiogenesis. The goals of these studies are to determine how anti-inflammatory therapeutics, including cytokines, might resolve vascular inflammatory diseases.
Lab members have access to state-of-the-art molecular biology, mouse physiology, metabolic and imaging facilities in the Department of Physiology and the Cardiovascular Research Center. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, have the ability to create innovative ideas and perform experiments to address them, and be able to work in a collaborative environment.
Preferred skills needed for this postdoctoral position include, but are not limited to
- Performance of primary molecular biological assays in vitro and in vivo related to animal studies, including primary tissue culture, qRT-PCR, immunoblotting, cell transfection, EMSA, molecular cloning and cell proliferation assays.
- Functional understanding of bioinformatics.
- Design and performance of experiments, analysis, data interpretation and presentations.
- Performance of limited rodent surgery, as needed.
- Interaction with senior and junior members of the Center, as well as limited training of graduate and undergraduate students.
Candidates must meet the following minimum education and skills.
- PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry or a related discipline.
- Hands-on experience with animals, RNA/DNA isolation, qPCR, cell culture and statistics.
- Strong documentation skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, sometimes changing environment.
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing with staff and professional colleagues.
Candidates must submit via email a statement of interest that details their research experience and interest in the relevant research work, a current CV, and contact information for three references that include the candidate’s doctoral supervisor to
Michael Autieri, professor of cardiovascular sciences, associate director of the Cardiovascular Research Center, and director of the Lemole Center for Integrated Lymphatics Research.
Email: mautieri@temple.edu
The Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative action employer interested in recruiting diverse faculty and staff.
Posted May 5, 2022
Center for Metabolic Disease Research
A position for a postdoctoral research scientist is available in the Cardiac Regeneration Laboratory of Mohsin Khan, PhD, in the Center for Metabolic Disease Research at Lewis Katz School of Medicine. The laboratory conducts research in the field of cardiac regeneration with the goal of identifying physiological mechanisms and cellular signaling pathways that regulate cardiomyocyte cell cycle activity and adult stem cell function under diseased conditions. Using different cellular models, metabolomics, multi-omics and ChIP/RIP-sequencing approaches, the aim is to characterize changes in metabolism regulating cardiac cell fate, paracrine signaling and turnover in the heart during development and in the adult heart. Lab members have access to state-of-the-art molecular biology, mouse physiology, metabolism and imaging facilities. For additional details, please visit www.mkhanlab.com.
The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, able to create innovative ideas and perform experiments to address them, and able to work in a collaborative environment. Strong communication skills are also needed.
The responsibilities of the position include
- Designing and performing experiments, analyses, data interpretation and presentations.
- Writing manuscripts.
- Interacting with senior and junior members of the Center, as well as graduate and undergraduate students.
- Engaging with primary molecular biological assays in vitro and in vivo, including, for example, animal studies, tissue culture, qRT-PCR, immunoblotting, metabolic parameters analysis, cell transfection and molecular cloning.
The following skills and experience are desired.
- PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry or related discipline.
- Hands-on experience with animals, RNA/DNA isolation, qPCR, cell culture and statistics.
- RNA-seq, epigenetics and ChIP/RIP-seq.
- Strong documentation skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing with staff and professional colleagues.
Candidates must submit a cover letter describing their research experience and interest in the relevant research work; current CV; and contact information for three professional references, including the candidate’s doctoral supervisor, via email to
Mohsin Khan, assistant professor of cardiovascular sciences.
Email: mohsin.khan@temple.edu
Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine is an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative action employer committed to achieving a diverse community (AA, EOE, m/f/d/v).
Posted Apr. 8, 2022
Center for Translational Medicine
A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory headed by Conchi Estarás, PhD. The research laboratory forms part of the Center for Translational Medicine at Lewis Katz School of Medicine. We are part of a diverse and highly collaborative scientific community encouraging interdisciplinary collaborations between basic and translational research programs. In our lab, we focus on identifying the molecular mechanisms that control stem cell differentiation toward specific lineages. We aim to decipher signaling pathways, transcriptional and epigenetic mechanisms that regulate specific cell fates. Learn more about our approach in Stem Cell Reports.
Two main research lines are open to the postdoctoral fellow. The successful candidate may choose to focus on studying
- Novel mechanisms of gastrulation and hESC differentiation, using hESC-derived 2D and 3D models of gastrulation and mouse models. Our lab routinely uses a wide-range of techniques to obtain a comprehensive panel of the transcriptome and the epigenome of the cells during cell-fate acquisition, including next-generation sequencing (RNA-seq, GRO-seq, ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq and single-cell sequencing).
- Mechanisms involved in heart development and congenital heart disease. A range of discovery approaches are used to identify new factors involved in heart formation.
The postdoctoral position is open to both U.S. and non-U.S. citizens who hold a PhD and both exhibit a positive attitude and are motivated. The salary is consistent with NIH guidelines, and a competitive benefits package is offered. The position is fully funded for three years, with the possibility of extension. The start date is negotiable.
Candidates must submit a cover letter describing their motivation for applying, current CV, and contact information for two or three academic references via email to
Conchi Estarás, assistant professor of cardiovascular sciences and medical genetics and molecular biochemistry.
Email: conchi.estaras@temple.edu
Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine is an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative action employer committed to achieving a diverse community (AA, EOE, m/f/d/v).
Posted Apr. 8, 2022
College of Public Health
Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
A postdoctoral fellow position specializing in cancer prevention and control is available in the College of Public Health’s Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, where researchers combine curiosity with rigorous, applied methods that lead to compelling questions and impactful results that improve public health. Opportunities exist in behavioral, environmental and social determinants of the etiology of cancer and health-related outcomes. The position, which is affiliated with the Behavioral and Cancer Epidemiology Research Program, can also provide collaborative research and professional development opportunities with Temple University’s Fox Chase Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Candidates should be highly motivated with an interest in publishing methodological and applied research papers as well as developing collaborative grants and/or postdoc-initiated career development grant proposals with a goal toward becoming a successful independent researcher in cancer prevention and control. The successful candidate will play an active role in interdisciplinary studies exploring behavioral aspects of colorectal cancer screening and interventions to increase screening for PFAS-contaminated water, area-level exposures, and cancer incidence and mortality.
The minimum requirements for this position include the following skills and experience.
- A doctoral degree in epidemiology or related field at time of hire.
- Experience working on cancer-related research projects.
- Strong quantitative research methods and statistical analysis skills (SAS).
- Excellent written communication skills as demonstrated by publications.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with faculty and students.
- Prior experience in cancer prevention and control preferred.
The position is open until filled. The expected duration of the fellowship is two years. Preference will be given to candidates who can most effectively engage in research projects that are already underway. A competitive salary and moving stipend are offered. A hybrid work schedule may be possible.
Candidates must submit a cover letter describing their interest in the position, qualifications, and short- and long-term research interests; current CV; and contact information for three professional references via email to
Resa M. Jones, associate professor and chair of epidemiology and biostatistics.
Email: resa.jones@temple.edu
Temple University College of Public Health is an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative action employer committed to achieving a diverse community (AA, EOE, m/f/d/v).
Revised Feb. 6, 2023
Posted Mar. 9, 2022
Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics in the College of Public Health seeks a postdoctoral scholar in the field of environmental health and environmental epidemiology. The scholar will work on research projects focusing on microplastics exposure assessment, climate change adaptation, sensor technology, and immigrants’ occupational and environmental health.
Primary responsibilities include conducting environmental and occupational exposure assessments in residential communities and/or workplaces, as well as leading and participating on manuscripts related to exposure science and epidemiology for publication. The position may include primary field data collection, leading data analyses, presenting research findings at national and international conferences, grant writing, and preparing applications for submission to funding agencies.
The postdoctoral scholar will be primarily advised by Dr. Inkyu Han in a supportive research environment. The scholar will also contribute to community engagement and outreach activities related to the research study. Ample opportunities will exist to work with research and health professionals at Temple University, as well as collaborators from Emory University, the University of Texas Health Science Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Hunter College, Rutgers University, and Johns Hopkins University in environmental and occupational health, epidemiology, and nursing. In addition, the scholar can also pursue career development activities, develop independent research projects, and apply for other research grants.
Qualifications include the following skills and experience.
- Completion of a PhD or equivalent graduate degree (e.g., MD, ScD) in environmental health sciences, exposure sciences, epidemiology, biostatistics or related discipline.
- Proficiency in data management and knowledge of SAS, R, SPSS or Stata.
- Excellent writing skills.
The following qualifications are preferred.
- Experience with epidemiological research on exposure assessment and health effects.
- Experience in spatiotemporal analysis, environmental or industrial hygiene sampling, and/or statistical approaches to assess exposure to chemical mixtures.
Review of applications begins upon receipt and continues until the position is filled.
Candidates must submit a cover letter describing research interest, current CV, one or two writing samples, and contact information for two references via email, with “Postdoctoral Position” in the subject line, to
Inkyu Han, associate professor of epidemiology and biostatistics.
Email: inkyu.han@temple.edu
Temple University College of Public Health is an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative action employer committed to achieving a diverse community (AA, EOE, m/f/d/v). Temple University requires employees to be fully vaccinated, subject to approved exemptions, against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19.
Revised Jan. 25, 2023
Posted Aug. 17, 2022
Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics in the College of Public Health seeks a postdoctoral scholar to contribute to projects focused on cholera epidemiology, surveillance and modeling under the supervision of Kirsten E. Wiens, PhD. Research in our CEPH-accredited College of Public Health is funded by the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Defense, National Science Foundation, Gates Foundation, other major private foundations, and state and federal agencies.
The postdoctoral scholar will work on research projects that aim to
- Use serological, clinical and care-seeking data to estimate the proportion of cholera infections that go unobserved by traditional surveillance systems.
- Quantify the duration of bacterial shedding in medically attended cholera cases and those that would not normally seek care.
- Compare the probability of infection following exposure to symptomatic vs. asymptomatic Vibrio cholerae-infected household contacts.
The position includes opportunities to develop independent research projects of mutual interest and to apply for postdoc-initiated and collaborative grants. The successful candidate may also expect to work with collaborators at Temple University, Johns Hopkins University and international partners.
Responsibilities of the position include
- Developing and applying infectious disease models to research questions and serving as lead author on publications resulting from the research.
- Assisting with selected data management and data analysis tasks in support of the project.
- Collaborating with other members of the research team to disseminate research findings through peer-reviewed publications and presentations at scientific meetings as lead or co-author.
- Actively participating in collaborative research meetings.
- Developing new research ideas linked to the general project themes.
Required qualifications include the following skills and experience.
- Completion of a doctoral degree and research experience in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health or a related quantitative field.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Comfort working with large health datasets.
- Proficiency in a statistical programming language, with preference given to candidates with experience in R and version control systems like Git.
- Experience or strong interest in infectious disease modeling and/or seroepidemiology.
The position will provide postdoctoral research training, funds for travel to conferences, and a competitive salary and benefits for one year, renewable annually upon satisfactory performance and continued funding. A moving stipend is provided if relocating to Philadelphia. Remote work is possible.
Candidates must submit a cover letter describing relevant qualifications and research interests, a current CV, one publication or representative writing sample, a sample of code written for a previous project, and contact information for three professional references via email to
Kirsten Wiens, assistant professor of epidemiology and biostatistics.
Email: kirsten.wiens@temple.edu
Temple University College of Public Health is an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative action employer committed to achieving a diverse community (AA, EOE, m/f/d/v).
Posted Dec. 7, 2022
Department of Kinesiology
The Department of Kinesiology in the College of Public Health seeks a postdoctoral research fellow whose research interests are focused on physical activity promotion and chronic disease prevention through the establishment of clinic-community linkages. The primary responsibility of the postdoctoral fellow will be to work with the principal investigator to complete ongoing projects and develop future research initiatives.
The responsibilities of the position include
- Conducting literature reviews, synthesizing scientific content and writing articles for scientific journals.
- Performing and interpreting quantitative and/or qualitative data analyses.
- Contributing to scientific manuscripts, reports and presentations.
- Leading or assisting in the planning and execution of scientific workshops, sessions, meetings and webinars.
- Coordinating project activities, including working with a diverse range of national and international stakeholders and community partners.
- Assisting in the preparation of federal, state and foundation grant applications.
- Co-supervising undergraduate and graduate trainees.
Required qualifications include the following skills and experience.
- Completion of a PhD or terminal degree in implementation science, public health, physical activity, kinesiology, exercise science or related field.
- Strong training in applied research and experience with project coordination.
- Excellent writing skills and strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate with a range of professionals from other fields, cultures and nationalities.
- Desire to gain training and expertise in implementation science and global health.
The following qualifications are preferred.
- Training in physical activity, obesity and/or chronic diseases.
- Experience with program evaluation and implementation of evidence-based interventions.
- Applied experience and/or working knowledge of implementation science frameworks or methodologies.
- Training and experience conducting qualitative analyses.
- Experience using online database systems and/or survey tools.
This fellowship provides mentored training and an opportunity to collaborate on a wide range of projects with dynamic, federally funded faculty in the College of Public Health. Specific activities will be co-designed to meet the training and research needs of both the fellow and principal investigator. In general, this fellowship will provide an early career investigator with the opportunity to
- Participate in a diverse array of ongoing research projects, including analyzing existing data.
- Receive training and applied experience in implementation science on connecting individuals to evidence-based physical activity and chronic disease prevention programs.
- Identify barriers and facilitators for enhancing provider utilization and patient engagement in clinic-community linkages.
- Develop tools and test implementation strategies that improve our understanding of referral schemes/networks.
- Author/co-author multiple manuscripts related to promoting physical activity and healthy eating throughout the healthcare sector.
- Learn the art of grant writing and receive mentorship in developing a research agenda.
- Develop their own project(s), participate in national training programs, and receive support for travel to national scientific conferences to present research results.
Applications will be reviewed as received until the position is filled. While we aim to fill the position quickly, fit with research projects will be prioritized over start date. Candidates whose doctoral dissertation focused on intervention development and/or implementation and program evaluation are encouraged to apply. The postdoctoral position is renewable for a second year, contingent on satisfactory performance. The position comes with a competitive salary, benefits and support for training-related expenses, including courses in implementation science.
Candidates must submit a cover letter describing their professional background, research interests, career development goals and interest in the position; current CV; reprints of three publications or other scholarly writing; and a minimum of three professional references via email to
Mark Stoutenberg, associate professor of kinesiology.
Email: mark.stoutenberg@temple.edu
Temple University College of Public Health is an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative action employer committed to achieving a diverse community (AA, EOE, m/f/d/v).
Posted Aug. 22, 2022
