OpenFieldPenn Medicine Postdoctoral Researcher in mRNA Therapeutics & Lipid Nanoparticles
Postdoctoral research role at the Penn Institute for RNA Innovation, designing next-generation modified mRNA sequences, organ-specific lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), and therapeutic cancer vaccines.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Bioengineering, or Chemical Biology within the last 3 years.
- English language proficiency
- Professional English communication proficiency.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not applicable.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated peer-reviewed publications in RNA biology, lipid nanoparticle delivery, or in vivo translational pharmacology.
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference contacts.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Salaried Postdoctoral Researcher: $68,000 to $75,000/year plus Penn health, vision, and retirement benefits
- Application fee
- $0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Not applicable; full-time salaried academic staff appointment.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 15, 2027 (Open until filled)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Pennsylvania documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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