Research Associate-Orthopaedic Surgery

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, invites applications for a Research Associate. The appointment initially lasts one year with potential renewal based on performance and funding.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering (or equivalent), postdoctoral experience in regenerative medicine or tissue engineering, and a track record of publishing in peer‑reviewed journals.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Postdoctoral experience in regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, and/or translational animal models.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with a track record of publishing in peer‑reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in vitro and in vivo studies for cartilage and meniscus tissue engineering approaches across the musculoskeletal system.
• Collaborate on grant proposals and journal publications; contribute to departmental research outputs.
• Mentor and teach junior lab members and participate in the department's educational programs.

Skills

Strong written communication

Strong oral communication

Education

Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering

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.