Research Associate-Orthopaedic Surgery

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in Philadelphia seeks a Research Associate in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. The appointment is initially for one year with possible renewal based on funding and performance.

The candidate will perform tissue engineering and translational research, using in vitro and in vivo models, and contribute to grant proposals and publications. Collaboration across engineering, biology and medicine is encouraged to advance musculoskeletal

Qualifications

• PhD in Biomedical Engineering or equivalent required.
• Postdoctoral experience in regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, or translational animal models preferred.
• Demonstrated strong written and oral communication with peer‑reviewed publications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in vitro and in vivo studies on cartilage/meniscus and musculoskeletal tissue engineering.
• Collaborate on grant proposals and publish research results in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Support and participate in the department's educational programs and training activities.
• Mentor and supervise junior lab members and students.
• Work in an interdisciplinary environment with engineering, biology, and medicine experts.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

PhD in Biomedical Engineering (or equivalent)

Postdoctoral experience

Job description

University of Pennsylvania: Perelman School of Medicine: Perelman School of Medicine - Orthopaedic Surgery

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Oct 02, 2025

Deadline: Oct 02, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for a Research Associate position in the Academic Support Staff. This appointment will be initially for one (1) year and continuation during that time period and renewal are based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding (limited to three (3) years). Expertise is required in the specific area of tissue engineering, biomaterials, mechanical testing, cartilage/meniscus, large animal models, and biomaterials synthesis. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in Biomedical Engineering (or equivalent) and postdoctoral experience in research fields related to regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, and/or translational animal models. Strong written and oral communication skills are essential, including a demonstrated ability to published research results in peer-reviewed journal articles.

Responsibilities may include scientific research using in vitro and in vivo models for a variety of cartilage and meniscus tissue engineering approaches, and more generally across the musculoskeletal system. The application is expected to submit and collaborate on grant proposals and journal publications, participate in the department’s educational programs as assigned, and mentor and teach junior lab members.

The successful applicant will have an opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary environment with experts in engineering, biology, and medicine.

We are seeking candidates with research interests and expertise in musculoskeletal tissue engineering and translational animal models, with a specific focus on cartilage and/or meniscus.