Assistant Professor, Academic Clinician, Cell Therapy and Transplant, Pediatric Oncology

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in Philadelphia seeks an Assistant Professor in the non-tenure academic clinician track. Expertise in clinical care for pediatric cancer patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation or cellular immunotherapy is required.

The role includes teaching medical students and residents, enrolling patients in clinical trials, and potential involvement in related clinical research.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree required.
• Board-certified in pediatric hematology/oncology (or equivalent).
• At least two years of attending physician experience after completing Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship.
• Expertise in clinical care for cancer patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and/or cellular immunotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Teach medical students, residents, fellows in pediatric hematology/oncology or related disciplines.
• Clinical duties include enrolling patients in clinical trials and treating those enrolled in trials.
• Participate in clinical research related to cancer care and transplantation/immunotherapy.

Skills

Clinical care

Teaching

Research coordination

Education

MD or equivalent

Job description

University of Pennsylvania: Perelman School of Medicine: Perelman School of Medicine - Pediatrics: Perelman School of Medicine - Pediatrics - Oncology

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Open Date

Jan 20, 2026

Deadline

Jan 20, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Division of Oncology in the Department of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure academic clinician track. Expertise is required in the specific area of clinical care directly related to patients with cancer and related disorders undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and/or receiving cellular immunotherapy. Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree. Board-certified in pediatric hematology/oncology (or equivalent).

Teaching responsibilities may include didactic and clinical instruction of medical students, residents, fellows in pediatric hematology/oncology or related disciplines.

Clinical responsibilities may include enrolling patients in clinical trials, and treating patients enrolled in clinical trials.

Opportunities will be available to participate in clinical research related to the care of patients with cancer and related disorders undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and/or receiving cellular immunotherapy.

At least two years of experience as an attending physician after completion of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship training is required.