Eidos Research Associate

University of Pennsylvania; United (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania's Eidos LGBTQ+ Health Initiative within the School of Nursing seeks a Research Associate to lead an independent scholarly program aligned with our mission. The role involves rigorous research, developing and evaluating interventions, and translating findings into scalable, equity-centered health solutions for LGBTQ+ communities.

The appointment is initially one year, with renewal contingent on funding and performance, and requires in-person responsibilities in

Qualifications

• Ph.D. (or equivalent) in public health, nursing, behavioral or social sciences, epidemiology, health policy, implementation science, or related field.
• Strong record of peer-reviewed publications and evidence of independent funding.
• Expertise in LGBTQ+ health, HIV health equity, aging, behavioral and social determinants of health, or related areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct rigorous research relevant to Eidos' mission.
• Develop, test, and evaluate interventions.
• Advance implementation and dissemination strategies.
• Contribute to multi-sector partnerships and translational research.
• Collaborate across academic and non-academic sectors.

Skills

Rigorous research

Implementation science

Dissemination strategies

Collaborative research

Education

Ph.D. in public health, nursing, behavioral or social sciences, epidemiology, health policy, implementation science, or related field

Job description

Eidos Research Associate

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Oct 29, 2026

Deadline:

The Eidos LGBTQ+ Health Initiative at the School of Nursing in theUniversity of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for a ResearchAssociate position in the Academic Support Staff. Eidos is across-sector health innovation hub dedicated to developing,testing, and scaling equity-centered solutions that improve healthoutcomes for LGBTQ+ communities across the life course. Operatingat the intersection of academia, community, industry, andphilanthropy, Eidos advances research and innovation that addressbehavioral, social, and structural determinants of health.

This appointment will initially be for one (1) year. Continuationduring that time period and renewal are contingent uponsatisfactory performance and the continued availability of funding(limited to three [3] years). After three (3) years of initialappointment, there is the possibility of renewal of another term,contingent upon funding availability.

The Research Associate will advance an independent program ofscholarship aligned with Eidos' mission while contributing to theInitiative's broader portfolio of translational andinnovation-focused projects. Responsibilities include leading andconducting rigorous research; developing, testing, and evaluatinginterventions; advancing implementation and disseminationstrategies; and contributing to multi-sector partnerships. Thesuccessful candidate will engage in collaborative studyimplementation, dissemination to academic and non-academicaudiences, and the translation of evidence into scalable programs,policy-relevant insights, or sustainable innovation models.

This position is ideal for scholars who aim to bridge discovery andreal-world impact, and who are committed to advancing health equitythrough interdisciplinary collaboration and bold, systems-orientedthinking. This position requires in-person responsibilities

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. (or equivalent doctoral degree) inpublic health, nursing, behavioral or social sciences,epidemiology, health policy, implementation science, or a relatedfield. A strong record of peer-reviewed publications and evidenceof independent funding are required. We are particularly interestedin candidates with expertise in one or more of the followingareas:

• LGBTQ+ health
• HIV health equity
• Aging and Life Course Approaches
• Behavioral and social determinants of health
• Intervention development and implementation science
• Digital health and technology-enabled interventions
• Community-engaged and participatory research
• Health systems innovation or policy translation

Demonstrated ability to conduct rigorous research with translational potential and to collaborate across academic andnon-academic sectors is highly desirable.

Equal Employment 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), citizenshipstatus, age, disability, veteran status or any class protectedunder applicable federal, state, or local law.