Postdoctoral Researcher in Stroke Neurology

About the role

The Favilla Lab and the Penn Comprehensive Stroke Center are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to join our multidisciplinary team in supporting multiple NIH funded projects that span translational and clinical topics in stroke neurology.

Responsibilities

• Receive training in bedside hemodynamic modalities (e.g., optical CBF imaging, TCD) in order to support ongoing projects.
• Be a key contributor to our multidisciplinary team.
• Explore their own interests, author manuscripts, present at conferences, and develop their own projects within the context of the lab’s larger body of work.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D., M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent) in epidemiology, neuroscience, biomedical engineering, biostatistics, data science, public health, or a related field.
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated research productivity.
• Experience in clinical research, stroke, neurology, imaging science, or outcomes research is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment.

Qualifications

Open to U.S. permanent residents and citizens only

Benefits

The position will begin in Summer 2026 (June 1)

Pay

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Schedule

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Skills

Interest in biomedical research, highly motivated to participate in team-based clinical science, and comfortable interacting with patients at the bedside.

Benefits

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Contact Information

Please submit a Cover letter, CV, Research statement or statement of research interests, Contact information for three references (who will be contacted automatically if requested).

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.