Postdoctoral Researcher - Interdisciplinary

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position in Epidemiology, Entomology or Architecture on an interdisciplinary project addressing 3D printed housing and health. The role involves overseeing fieldwork, developing sampling protocols, and data collection methods across potential U.S. sites.

The candidate will collaborate with Dr. Michael Levy and the DBEI department to implement adaptive sampling and quantitative analyses, with field sites

Qualifications

• Eligibility for appointment requires an advanced degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent).
• Non-U.S. applicants must hold degrees equivalent to U.S. qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fieldwork operations and develop protocols and data collection methods.
• Manage household sampling of insects, mold, and abiotic health threats across study sites.
• Coordinate with faculty mentor and project team; adapt sampling strategies as needed.

Job description

Postdoctoral Researcher - Interdisciplinary

Location: University of Pennsylvania - Perelman School of Medicine

Open Date: Sep 15, 2026

Description

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Michael Levy
Department: Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Informatics (DBEI)
Number of position: 1
Open to applications from the US citizens and foreign nationals

We are recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher in Epidemiology, Entomology or Architecture for an interdisciplinary project on 3D printed housing and health. We are seeking individuals with experience conducting fieldwork, and the skills to oversee fieldwork, develop protocols and data collection methods. The project will include household sampling of insects, mold, and other abiotic public health threats. The project includes adaptive sampling methods, familiarity with coding and quantitative skills will be necessary, but are not required to apply. Field sites are not yet determined, and may include 3d printed and conventional housing in a number of sites across the US.

Qualifications

Please note that eligibility for appointment as a postdoc requires a candidate to hold, or to have completed the requirements for, an advanced degree, e.g., PhD, MD, or equivalent. Candidates from non-U.S. universities must hold advanced degrees equivalent to those awarded in U.S. institutions to qualify for appointment as postdoctoral fellows. It is the candidate’s responsibility to provide transcripts and/or a diploma certifying that the PDT has received their degree, and although this may be delegated, it is the mentor’s responsibility to review this documentation and ensure that it is satisfactory and included in the candidate’s file. Candidates who have completed the requirements for an advanced degree, but have not yet been awarded such a degree, must be able to demonstrate in a manner verifiable by the University that such requirements have been completed.

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), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.