Assistant Professor, BRCA Cancer Biology

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine, in partnership with the Basser Center for BRCA, invites applications for an Assistant Professor in the tenure track within the Department of Cancer Biology. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D.

and show potential for independent, funded research on BRCA-related cancers. Responsibilities include teaching in established areas, mentoring trainees, and developing a funded research program; a collaborative environment and junior

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree.

Responsibilities

• Teaching responsibilities may include focused classroom teaching in an existing area of expertise as well as mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and other research trainees.
• Establishment and maintenance of an externally funded, independent research program that leads to impactful publications focused on BRCA-related cancers, or other cancers associated with BRCA1/2 mutations.
• Contribute to a supportive, collaborative culture and growth of junior faculty through mentoring and faculty development from appointment through tenure.

Education

Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree

Job description

The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine, in partnership with the Basser Center for BRCA, invites applications for an Assistant Professor in the tenure track within the Department of Cancer Biology. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D.

and show potential for independent, funded research on BRCA-related cancers. Responsibilities include teaching in established areas, mentoring trainees, and developing a funded research program; a collaborative environment and junior