The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute

For a century, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute has advanced breakthrough treatments and innovations that have changed lives and pushed pediatric scientific knowledge forward. It’s truly amazing what an elite scientific research institution can accomplish with an engaged professional community, the shared resources on a premier academic campus, and the commitment to excellence at a world-renowned children’s hospital. From laboratory discoveries, to new public policies, to health gains, we want to give every child the best opportunity for a bright future.


Game-changing Talent

No matter what your role at the Research Institute, your commitment to excellence will help to advance child healthdiscoveries and achieve new clinical practice paradigms. You are joining a vibrant, global research enterprise of distinguished researchers and up-and-coming scientists who are valued, appreciated, and rewarded for their extraordinary work. Bringing together the brightest scientific minds atthe intellectual intersection of the Research Institute, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and the University of Pennsylvania promotes dynamic mentorship experiences and prolific career paths that are unparalleled.


Our Philosophy on Postdoctoral Fellowships

Postdoctoral fellowship opportunities at Children's Hospital are designed for individuals who seek advanced research training with world-class researchers. Postdoctoral fellows can use this experience as a stepping-stone to their next career move, be that career in academia, industry, or other professional settings.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia recognizes that postdoctoral training opportunities are essential for the development of science professionals. As such, we actively ensure that the Research Institute is up to date with best practices recommended by the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation and the National Postdoctoral Association toimprove postdoctoral training experiences and career development. In addition, postdoctoral fellows at Children's Hospital are provided with a full employee-level benefit package including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement plan, paid leave/vacation time, commuter benefits, maternity/paternity leave, and retirement benefits. In addition, all fellows are paid at or above the current NIH National Research Service Award (NRSA) stipend guidelines.