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.
Beasley School of Law
Sports Law Program
A postdoctoral fellow position that will facilitate innovative educational programming, public-private sector dialogues, academic research and co-curricular opportunities for students is available in Beasley School of Law’s Sports Law Program. The fellow will serve as a professional staff leader under the guidance of Kenneth Jacobsen, professor.
The primary responsibilities of the postdoctoral fellow will be to collaborate with Professor Jacobsen on designing and implementing the strategic direction of the Sports Law Program. The position requires substantial interaction with Law School faculty and administration, students and external stakeholders, as well as senior management of law firms, sports teams and national agencies. Responsibilities include:
- Staying up-to-date on sports law trends.
- Communicating clearly to experts and non-experts about sports law, including via a program webpage and online publications.
- Developing ideas for new courses, Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs and scholarly articles.
- Identifying guest lecturers and developing panels.
- Planning academic conferences and student-focused roundtables.
- Securing practicum and externship opportunities for students, including with external organizations that have supervisory authority over their student-athletes.
- Working with Beasley’s Office of Career Services in pursuing employment opportunities for students post-graduation.
- Supporting Sports Law Program fundraising efforts.
The successful candidate will join a small team that meets in-person at least three times weekly, with the option to work remotely two days per week. The successful candidate will be mentored by Professor Jacobsen and other faculty affiliated with the Sports Law Program.
Required qualifications include the following skills and experience.
- JD from an accredited institution and one year of practical experience, which may include work experience as a student.
- Ability to participate in and lead projects involving faculty collaborators, community members, organizations/agencies and graduate students.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
- Ability to effectively interact with a diverse population of students, colleagues and collaborators.
- Ability to manage multiple initiatives and quickly shift from one situation or task to another.
- A strong commitment to the Sports Law Program, including valuing and respecting diversity in sports law.
Preferred qualifications include the following skills and experience.
- Demonstrated interest in the subject matter of the Sports Law Program.
- Experience with or interest in research and practice.
- Experience with or interest in experiential and co-curricular programs, including as a student.
- Practical experience and/or academic interest in fields of sports law, antitrust law, labor law and sports arbitration.
- Passion for collaborative teamwork, with strong writing and communication skills.
A competitive salary with Temple University employee benefits is offered. This one-year appointment has the possibility of renewal, pending funding. The anticipated start date is June 2023.
For full consideration, apply by May 19, 2023. Review of applications begins upon receipt and continues until the position is filled. Candidates must send an email with the subject line “Sports Law Program Postdoctoral Fellowship” and include a cover letter, current CV, and list of three references with contact information to
Jennifer Bretschneider, assistant dean for students.
Email: jennifer.bretschneider@temple.edu
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Posted Apr. 25, 2023
Institute for Law, Innovation & Technology (iLIT)
The Temple University Institute for Law, Innovation & Technology (iLIT), based at the Beasley School of Law, seeks a recent law school graduate to serve as the inaugural iLIT Scholar-Practitioner Fellow. The successful candidate will work with iLIT’s staff and partners to advance projects across all areas of the Institute’s work, including but not limited to research and advocacy on border technology, digital identity and digital public infrastructure, and emerging cybernorms and their alignment with human rights safeguards. The fellowship is a new program integrated with iLIT’s core commitment to build and sustain diverse leadership in technology fields. The program is consciously designed to promote the professional advancement of selected candidates in careers at the intersection of technology and society. The fellow will be mentored by iLIT’s director, Laura Bingham, and other University faculty affiliated with the Institute.
iLIT is a collaborative research, policy and advocacy hub driven to ensure that the field of digital technology bridges existing divides, remedies the systemic underrepresentation of minorities and other marginalized peoples, and innovates in ways that clearly advance the broad global public interest. We view legal education and legal practice as tools of individual and community empowerment that are integral to achieving our mission. Collaboration informs everything we do. Strategic investments in collaboration that we make today help us to imagine alternative visions for our work that are better informed, more equitable and more likely to support social justice goals.
The fellow will join a small hybrid team that meets in-person at least once per week. Staff have the option to work remotely or in the office, with flexibility for remote work to meet personal, health and family needs. The successful candidate will engage in both scholarly research and direct action, assisting with program management of priorities and initiatives. They will support the iLIT executive director in launching and running clinical educational programming focused on technology and human rights. They may also supervise student research.
Required qualifications include the following skills and experience.
- JD or LLM from an accredited institution and two years of practical experience, which may include work experience as a student.
- Ability to participate in and lead research projects involving faculty collaborators, community members, organizations/agencies and graduate students.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to effectively interact with a diverse population of students, colleagues and collaborators.
- A strong commitment to iLIT’s mission and values, including diversity and a personal approach that values and respects differences in race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ability and socioeconomic circumstances.
- Demonstrated experience engaging and working with and/or on behalf of directly impacted communities is a plus.
Preferred qualifications include the following skills and experience.
- Subject matter expertise in digital technology development, procurement and use of surveillance technology, or related knowledge, including lived experience.
- Experience with or interest in clinical and practical education programs, including as a student.
- Practical experience and/or academic interest in fields of public international law, migration, anti-discrimination, international development, privacy and data protection.
- Passion for collaborative teamwork, with strong writing and communication skills.
- Experience with or interest in interdisciplinary research and practice, as well as comfort engaging in technical and social science research and scholarship are pluses.
A competitive salary with Temple University employee benefits is offered. This two-year appointment has the possibility of renewal, pending funding. The earliest start date is June 30, 2023. For graduates taking the bar exam in July 2023, a later start date is possible. Candidates located close to the Philadelphia area are strongly preferred.
For full consideration, apply by May 15, 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 iLIT Scholar-Practitioner Fellow” and include a cover letter, current CV, and list of three references with contact information to
Laura Bingham, executive director of iLIT.
Email: laura.bingham@temple.edu
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Revised May 3, 2023
Revised Apr. 21, 2023
Posted Apr. 13, 2023
College of Liberal Arts
Department of Criminal Justice
A postdoctoral research fellowship is available with Professor Steven Belenko in the Department of Criminal Justice at Temple University, beginning immediately. The Postdoctoral Fellow will conduct mentored research on a three-study, multi-site project funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, focusing on the relationships between risk, need, treatment quality and dosage, and client outcomes in drug court settings. The fellow will collaborate in all aspects of the project, including conceptualization, IRB, data collection and analysis, manuscript preparation, publication, and conference presentations and will work closely with other members of the research team. The postdoctoral fellow will also have opportunities to participate in other professional development activities in the Department. The position is renewable for one year, contingent on funding. Remote/hybrid work is a possibility. Some travel may be required.
Responsibilities of the position include:
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Work with research staff to coordinate projects; ensure the effective completion of assignments by following protocols and accurately documenting research findings and progress
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Assist in designing measures, sampling techniques, and instruments to measure results; follow protocols for gathering qualitative and/or quantitative data, coding data or information, constructing data bases using specified technology, analyzing data, maintaining data security, and archiving data as needed
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Consult with other researchers and authorities in the field as appropriate
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Assist in planning meetings, travel, web-based communication etc.
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Maintain confidentiality as required by the project and/or as directed by supervisors
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Keep accurate, well-organized records
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May be assigned substantial independent responsibility for major or complex portions of a research project
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Provide professional support to the PI/Co-PI or other higher-level supervisors, including drafting project reports, making presentations, meeting with sponsors, and organizing intellectual exchanges with other researchers/scholars in person or via telecommunications
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Perform the duties of lower-level positions as needed; perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications include the following skills and experience.
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PhD in criminal justice, criminology or related discipline
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Established interest in problem-solving courts, risk-need-responsivity, and/or correctional substance use treatment interventions
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Expertise in statistical analysis and software (R, SPSS, Excel, and/or Stata)
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Expertise in qualitative analysis and software (preferred)
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Demonstrated capacity in scholarly research, as evidenced by publications and/or research experience
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Ability to exercise intellectual leadership in anticipating and resolving research issues
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Strong written and communication skills
Temple University is a state-related Carnegie Research University (highest research activity). The Department of Criminal Justice is situated in the College of Liberal Arts. With its vibrant and diverse array of educational programs, the College of Liberal Arts plays a tremendous role in Temple University’s academic success and its mission mirrors both the historical importance of the liberal arts in society and the principles on which the University was founded. Temple University is an Affirmative Action equal opportunity employer and particularly encourages applications from women and persons of color, members of under-represented groups, persons with disabilities, and veterans. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability.
Temple University employee benefits include health insurance and vacation/sick time. Preference will be given to individuals lawfully able to work in the U.S.
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, with the subject line: (last name) 2023 post-doc application, via email to
Joseph DelMastro, Senior Manager Administration
Email: joseph.delmastro@temple.edu
We will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue until the position is filled. Review will continue until the position is filled.
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Posted Sept. 26, 2023
Lewis Katz School of Medicine
The Center for Substance Abuse Research (CSAR)
Two postdoctoral positions for motivated individuals with a PhD in Neuroscience or a related field to join the dynamic research team of Dr. Anjali Rajadhyaksha, new Director of the Center for Substance Abuse Research (CSAR). These positions offer a unique opportunity to delve into the neurobiology underlying substance use disorders and neuropsychiatric conditions, utilizing mouse models as our preclinical models.
As a postdoctoral fellow, you will be at the forefront of innovative research, employing cutting-edge tools and techniques. The lab’s investigations span multiple levels of analysis, from molecular and cellular processes to circuit dynamics, in conjunction with behavioral assays.
Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in neuroscience, with expertise in rodent models and a keen interest in unraveling the mysteries of brain function in health and disease. CSAR is a highly collaborative environment where creativity and critical thinking are valued, and where you will have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of our understanding of neurobiological mechanisms underlying substance use disorders and neuropsychiatric conditions. Examples of projects include (1) Studying the role of the neuropsychiatric risk gene, Cacna1c in defined cells and circuits of the hippocampus in drug-associated memories (See PMID: 29089442; 31905369) and (2) Studying Cacna1c in prefrontal cortex circuits in social behavior (see PMID: 37425963; 37120443; 28584287).
Candidates will have access to dedicated mentoring from Dr. Rajadhyaksha, providing invaluable guidance and support for career and professional development, as well as specialized training in grant writing and submissions.
Join us in our pursuit of groundbreaking discoveries and make a lasting impact on the field of neuroscience. If you are passionate about unraveling the mysteries of the brain and eager to push the boundaries of scientific knowledge, we encourage you to apply.
To apply, please submit a cover letter describing your research experience and interest in the relevant research work; current CV; and contact information for three professional references via email to
Anjali Rajadhyaksha, PhD., Director Center for Substance Abuse Research
Email: anjali.rajadhyaksha@temple.edu
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Posted Mar. 18, 2024
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
The laboratory of Dr. Wen-Zhe Ho at Temple University is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to study host cell-mediated immunity against HIV infection with a focus on the following areas: (1) To analyze the immune and non-immune cells-mediated innate immunity against HIV; (2) To study whether the environment factors such as drugs (Fentanyl, Methamphetamine) of abuse impair host cell innate immunity and facilitate HIV infection; (3) To use newly developed iPSC-derived CNS cells and brain organoid to determine the role of abused drugs in HIV infection of primary target/reservoir cells in the CNS. The Ho lab is located in Medical Education Research Building of Temple University's Lewis Katz School of Medicine.
Qualifications include the following skills and experience.
- PhD or MD with preferred research expertise in molecular biology, immunology, drugs of abuse research and virology.
- Documented success in research publications on related topics.
The initial appointment will be for two years with the possibility of renewal for three more years. Stipend follows NIH standard rates, and the University provides benefits.
Candidates must submit a resume or CV; a one-page summary of research experience; and three letters of recommendation via email to
Wenzhe Ho, Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Email: wenzheho@temple.edu
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Posted Jan. 2, 2024
Department of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery
A postdoctoral position is available in the Lewis Katz School of Medicine for a highly motivated and enthusiastic recent graduate to join a growing laboratory to investigate defects in airway epithelial regeneration and its effect on innate immunity of the lungs in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The successful candidate will work on the role of developmental genes in regeneration of adult airway epithelium and how airway epithelium with altered structure and function respond to inhaled pathogens. The studies will be performed using primarily airway stem cells isolated from patients with COPD and healthy subjects, and in vivo model of COPD.
Responsibilities of the position include:
- Critically search and read published literature.
- Perform research studies including designing, conducting, analyzing and interpreting results.
- Prepare manuscripts for publication and present research at local and national meetings and institutional seminar series.
The candidate is also encouraged to develop a grant proposal and successively compete for a National post-doctoral fellowship. The candidate will have an opportunity to train and supervise undergraduate and graduate students and interact with clinicians to develop translational research projects related to lung disease and respiratory infections. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in studying innate immunity of the lungs and regenerative pathways while developing skills to write successful grant applications and receive mentoring for career advancement.
Qualifications include the following skills and experience.
- Ph.D. in biochemistry, physiology, microbiology, immunology, cell biology, or a related discipline.
- Experience in basic molecular biology, immunology, and biochemical techniques including cell culture, PCR, Western blotting, ELISA, immunofluorescence, culturing bacteria, and microscopy skills.
- Must have at least one first-authored manuscript in a peer-reviewed journal.
The following qualifications are preferred.
- An understanding of lung infection and inflammation, experience in flow cytometry and microarray data analysis.
Review of applications begins upon receipt and continues until the position is filled.
The selected candidate is expected to start no later than September 1, 2023. The duration of the employment is initially for one year and extended for an additional two years based on the progress.
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
Uma Sajjan, Associate Professor of Thoracic Surgery and Medicine.
Email: uma.sajjan@temple.edu
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Posted Aug. 24, 2023
The Center for Asian Health
The Center for Asian Health (CAH) at Lewis Katz School of Medicine invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate to work with established investigators in a robust mentorship environment. CAH is one of the first in the U.S. dedicated to reducing cancer and other health disparities in Asian American populations. The Center's mission is to build rigorous and scientific evidence base for research to reduce health disparities and improve health equity among underserved Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders and racial/ethnic minority populations. There is an emphasis on researching multilevel social determinants of health, training/mentorship, community engagement, dissemination, and clinical support for enhancing culturally and linguistically appropriate comprehensive health services.
The Postdoctoral Research Associate will engage in federally funded (e.g. NCI/NIH) research projects within Asian American, Black/African American, and Latinx communities with a wide range of population-, community- and clinical-based research and be expected to engage in writing and publishing peer-reviewed manuscripts, presenting at scientific conferences, and gaining experience in grant writing. Areas of interest include cancer prevention and control, health disparities in cancer care delivery and outcomes, chronic disease, implementation science, health service research, and community health. Considerable opportunities are available for professional development. The postdoc would also have the opportunity to contribute to the design and implementation of pilot projects and grant-funded studies, work directly on NIH grant applications, mentor research staff and students, present research at national meetings, and attend seminars at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Fox Chase Cancer Center, and across Temple University Health System and TU campus.
Qualifications include the following skills and experience.
- PhD in public health or related disciplines, including but not limited to social or behavioral sciences, nursing, epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, sociology, psychology, anthropology or exercise science within the past 3 years
- Strong analytic ability, verbal and written communication and organizational skills are required
- A strong record of peer-reviewed publications and presentations at national conferences is preferred.
- Experience with research design and multiple quantitative and qualitative methods is desirable, such as multi-level modeling, geographic information systems, network analysis, or other methods particularly valuable for action research.
- The ability to monitor activities in multiple sites and to communicate clearly with local staff and community leaders.
- Strong understanding and research experience of health disparities specifically related to underrepresented racial and ethnic minority populations.
- Proficiency in a statistical programming language, including but not limited to R, SAS, or Stata.
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to develop research collaboratively
- Experience in federally funded research projects
- Prior experience with community engagement and outreach
Rapid applications review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Candidates must submit a cover letter; a statement of research interests; current CV; and contact information for three professional references, including the candidate’s doctoral supervisor, via email to
Anastasia Roebuck, Administrative Coordinator
Email: anastasia.roebuck@temple.edu
Dr. Grace X. Ma, Associate Dean, Health Disparity
Email: grace.ma@temple.edu
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Posted Sept. 28, 2023
School of Pharmacy
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
A position is available for a post-doctoral associate in the laboratories of Swati Nagar and Ken Korzekwa in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Temple University School of Pharmacy. This position will involve research in tissue imaging, quantitative mass spectrometry, and pharmacokinetic modeling. The studies will involve collecting experimental data, developing mathematical models, and preparing research manuscripts for publication. The postdoctoral associate will conduct in vitro and in vivo pharmacokinetic studies. The applicant should have expertise in some combination of tissue preparation, quantitative bioanalytical techniques, drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics, and numerical methods.
Candidates must submit a cover letter and current CV via email to:
Swati Nagar, Professor
Email: swati.nagar@temple.edu
Ken Korzekwa, Professor
Email: korzekwa@temple.edu
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Posted Jan. 16, 2024
College of Public Health
Center for Obesity Research and Education, Temple University College of Public Health
The Center for Obesity Research and Education within Temple University’s College of Public Health announces the availability of a postdoctoral research fellowship position in pediatric sleep and obesity prevention.
Primary responsibilities of the postdoctoral fellow include
- leading data analyses, including analyses assessing intervention efficacy of sleep alone or combined with other targeted health behaviors change on excessive weight gain prevention as well as those focused on prospective associations between mealtime interactions and toddler growth
- leading abstract submissions to national/international conferences
- and manuscript writing and submission to leading journals in the fields of sleep, obesity, and related disciplines.
The position is for a one-year appointment to begin in June 2024 and may be extended contingent on sufficient funding and continued performance acceptable to Temple. The start date is negotiable. contingent on sufficient funding and continued performance acceptable to Temple. Competitive salary, excellent resources for career development, and liberal benefits are available. Support will also be available for conference travel. Candidates should hold a doctoral degree in psychology, a behavioral or social science, or related discipline. Experience in clinical research, particularly in early life risk factors for obesity, sleep and obesity risk, and randomized controlled clinical trials and/or prospective study designs are strongly desired.
Candidates must submit a cover letter, current CV, writing sample and 3 references via email to:
Chantelle N. Hart, PhD, Professor of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Email: chantelle.hart@temple.edu
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Posted April 9, 2024
