Postdoctoral Researcher - Interdisciplinary

Open date: Sep 15, 2026.

About the role

Postdoctoral Researcher in Epidemiology, Entomology or Architecture for an interdisciplinary project on 3D printed housing and health, mentored by Dr. Michael Levy in the Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Informatics (DBEI) at the University of Pennsylvania - Perelman School of Medicine. Open to US citizens and foreign nationals; one position available.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fieldwork and oversee fieldwork activities
• Develop protocols and data collection methods
• Perform household sampling of insects, mold, and other abiotic public health threats
• Implement adaptive sampling methods
• Work at field sites that may include 3D printed and conventional housing across the United States

Skills

• Experience conducting fieldwork and overseeing fieldwork
• Ability to develop protocols and data collection methods
• Familiarity with adaptive sampling techniques
• Coding and quantitative skills (beneficial but not required)

Qualifications

• Hold or have completed the requirements for an advanced degree (e.g., PhD, MD, or equivalent)
• Candidates from non‑U.S. institutions must hold degrees deemed equivalent to U.S. awards
• Provide transcripts and/or diploma certifying degree completion; mentor responsible for verifying documentation
• If degree requirements are completed but degree not yet awarded, demonstrate completion in a verifiable manner