Assistant Professor, Academic Clinician Track, Human Genetics- Biochemical Geneticist

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine seeks an Assistant Professor in the non-tenure clinician track with expertise in biochemical genetics and mitochondrial disorders.

The successful candidate will provide expert clinical care, participate in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to advance mitochondrial medicine and research initiatives within the Department of Pediatrics.

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD degree required with board certification or eligibility in clinical genetics and biogenetics.
• Expertise in biochemical genetics with a focus on mitochondrial disorders.
• Commitment to teaching medical students, residents and fellows.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical care for patients with biochemical and mitochondrial genetic disorders.
• Teach and mentor trainees in clinical genetics and mitochondrial medicine.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance diagnosis and treatment.
• Contribute to scholarly activities related to mitochondrial medicine.

Skills

Biochemical genetics

Mitochondrial disorders

Clinical genetics

Education

MD or MD/PhD

Board certification in Clinical Genetics and Genomics and Biochemical Genetics

Job description

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Open Date

Jul 09, 2026

Deadline

Jul 09, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

University of Pennsylvania: Perelman School of Medicine: Perelman School of Medicine - Pediatrics: Perelman School of Medicine - Pediatrics - Human Genetics

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Division of Human Genetics 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 biochemical genetics, with experience or strong interest in mitochondrial disorders, and a commitment to advancing the diagnosis, treatment, and understanding of mitochondrial disorders. Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Board certification or board eligibility in Clinical Genetics and Genomics and Biochemical Genetics is required.

Teaching responsibilities may include the teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows, as well as formal lecture opportunities within the department, and mentorship of trainees in clinical genetics and biochemical/mitochondrial medicine.

Clinical responsibilities may include providing expert clinical care for patients with biochemical and mitochondrial genetic disorders, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, scientists, genetic counselors, and allied health professionals, and contributing to the development and delivery of innovative mitochondrial medicine program in the section of Metabolism and Therapeutic Genetics.

Opportunities available to participate in collaborative and independent scholarly activities related to mitochondrial genetic disorders, including clinical research, quality improvement, and educational scholarship.

The Division of Genetics and Genomics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia offers an exciting opportunity to join a world-class academic medical center with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care, education, and research. The successful candidate will join a highly respected group dedicated to advancing mitochondrial medicine within a vibrant environment that values discovery, teamwork, and compassionate patient care.