About UPenn:
The University of Pennsylvania resides west of the downtown area of Philadelphia on a unified 260-acre campus conveniently located close to New York City, Washington, DC, as well as the New Jersey beaches, Pocono Mountains, and Chesapeake Bay.There are several affordable living options surrounding the University that are accessible by foot, bicycle, or public transportation. Many choose to live in nearby West Philadelphia, the surrounding suburban areas, New Jersey, or Delaware.
The city of Philadelphia is a historic shrine, a great cultural center, and a metropolis that is undergoing dynamic growth. The city is known for its world-class museums, parks ,theaters, symphony, sports teams, and scenic jogging and hiking trails.
The city of Philadelphia is a historic shrine, a great cultural center, and a metropolis that is undergoing dynamic growth. The city is known for its world-class museums, parks ,theaters, symphony, sports teams, and scenic jogging and hiking trails.
Perelman School of Medicine
The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (PSOM) is the oldest and one of the finest medical schools in the United States. Rich in tradition and history, PSOM consistently ranks among the nation’s top ten academic medical schools by News & World Report, an honor granted for the past 25 consecutive years.
PSOM is at the forefront of new developments and innovations in medical education and research. Since 1765, PSOM has been a strong presence in the community and educates the leaders of tomorrow in patient care, biomedical research, and medical education. The PSOM learning experience is defined by academic excellence and skillful compassion.
PSOM researchers are recipients of over $980M in research funding, taking on interdisciplinary approaches to better understand the fundamental mechanisms of disease, which leads to more precise and personalized treatments.
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In clinical care, for the 16th year in a row, Penn Medicine hospitals have been ranked among the top hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. The combined enterprise of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center has been named #13 on the publication’s prestigious Honor Roll, as well as the top hospital in both Pennsylvania and Philadelphia. Furthermore, HUP/PPMC is among only 20 institutions –and the only one in both Pennsylvania and Philadelphia –named to the publication’s Honor Roll out of more than 4,500 hospitals analyzed nationwide.
Total Full-Time Faculty: 3004
Why train at UPENN?
The University of Pennsylvania has long been recognized for its belief in the importance of education and its pursuit of excellence. The office of Biomedical Postdoctoral Programs (BPP) works to uphold this tradition by providing biomedical postdocs in the Perelman School of Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, School of Dental Medicine, School of Nursing, the Department of Biology at the School of Arts & Sciences, the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Monell Chemical Senses Center, Swarthmore College and the Wistar Institute with the highest quality training in and outside of the lab. From its first-rate programming series to its emphasis on both career and personal development, BPP works to enhance the lives of biomedical postdocs. In addition, BPP provides administrative support to both mentors and postdoctoral appointees so the latter can better focus on research training and professional development. Read more about the Biomedical Postdoc Programs here.
Our office, as one of the first and largest postdoctoral offices in the nation, has strived for over 20 years to create an environment for postdocs that ensures access to the many resources theUniversity of Pennsylvania has to offer. BPP has worked to create a network for postdocs that will enable them to make the most of this period in their career including:
Our office, as one of the first and largest postdoctoral offices in the nation, has strived for over 20 years to create an environment for postdocs that ensures access to the many resources theUniversity of Pennsylvania has to offer. BPP has worked to create a network for postdocs that will enable them to make the most of this period in their career including:
POSTDOC HEALTH INSURANCE- All postdocs at the University of Pennsylvania receive a comprehensive health care plan including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
INTRAMURAL TRAINING PROGRAM AND COURSES- Biomedical Postdoctoral Programs provides diverse intramural training programs focused on personal and professional development. In addition to the list of extensive training programs,BiomedicalPostdoctoral Programs participates in an eleven-week course, ‘Preparing for College Teaching in STEM’ for postdocs interested in university teaching.
PENN POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATION- The Penn Postdoctoral Association seeks to foster a sense of community, provide resources for career and personal development, and serve as a framework of representation on campus and in the local community for postdoctoral scholars. The PPA also functions as a liaison between the postdoc community and the office of Biomedical Postdoctoral Programs.
PARTNERING OFFICES- Biomedical Postdoctoral Programs partners with multipleUniversity offices to provide our postdocs with a network of resources and the most opportunities possible. Partnering offices include: Career Services, International Student andScholar Services, Penn Center for Innovation, and the Family Resource Center.
EXCELLENT MENTORING- A crucial component in developing a successful career, particularly in science, is a good mentor. Excellence in mentorship is expected from the faculty at the University ofPennsylvania and is continually under evaluation and review. In recognition of the value Biomedical Postdoctoral Programs (BPP) places on mentorship, BPP has created the Biomedical Postdoctoral Programs’ Distinguished Mentor Award. This award is designed to recognize superb mentors among the BPP participating faculty.
INTRAMURAL TRAINING PROGRAM AND COURSES- Biomedical Postdoctoral Programs provides diverse intramural training programs focused on personal and professional development. In addition to the list of extensive training programs,BiomedicalPostdoctoral Programs participates in an eleven-week course, ‘Preparing for College Teaching in STEM’ for postdocs interested in university teaching.
PENN POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATION- The Penn Postdoctoral Association seeks to foster a sense of community, provide resources for career and personal development, and serve as a framework of representation on campus and in the local community for postdoctoral scholars. The PPA also functions as a liaison between the postdoc community and the office of Biomedical Postdoctoral Programs.
PARTNERING OFFICES- Biomedical Postdoctoral Programs partners with multipleUniversity offices to provide our postdocs with a network of resources and the most opportunities possible. Partnering offices include: Career Services, International Student andScholar Services, Penn Center for Innovation, and the Family Resource Center.
EXCELLENT MENTORING- A crucial component in developing a successful career, particularly in science, is a good mentor. Excellence in mentorship is expected from the faculty at the University ofPennsylvania and is continually under evaluation and review. In recognition of the value Biomedical Postdoctoral Programs (BPP) places on mentorship, BPP has created the Biomedical Postdoctoral Programs’ Distinguished Mentor Award. This award is designed to recognize superb mentors among the BPP participating faculty.
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How to Apply to Postdoc Positions at UPenn
A full listing of open positions can be found here.
Need more information?
Learn more about training at UPenn at here
Questions? Email Ana-Rita Mayol, Ph.D., Administrative Director, at [email protected]
Questions? Email Ana-Rita Mayol, Ph.D., Administrative Director, at [email protected]
