Assistant Professor - Cell and Biological Systems

The Pennsylvania State University; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

75% tuition discount

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

The Department of Cell and Biological Systems at the Penn State College of Medicine invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position based in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The department emphasizes cellular and molecular approaches with translational potential and collaborates with the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.

Applicants from outstanding Ph.D. and/or M.D. backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. and/or M.D. scientists invited to apply for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position.
• Tenure-track at the rank of Assistant Professor with a strong research program in biomedicine.
• Applicants should have a record of biomedical research that complements the Department’s strengths.

Education

Ph.D. or MD

Job description

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Department of Cell and Biological Systems at the Penn State University College of Medicine invites applications from outstanding Ph.D. and/or M.D. scientists for a Tenure-Track position, to be filled at the rank of Assistant Professor. The Department is within the thriving research environment of the College of Medicine and the renowned Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, located in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

The Department has broad strengths in cellular and molecular approaches toward basic and translational research. The search welcomes applicants with strong records of research accomplishment in any areas of biomedical research that may complement and/or expand the research interests of the Department.

The Department has a range of strengths including: inflammation and innate immunity, virology, cellular signaling and metabolism; structure/function of membrane proteins, cytoskeleton and contractile proteins; mitochondria function; microvascular regulation, diabetes, neurodegeneration, cancer biology.

The Department enjoys strong interactions with the Penn State Cancer Institute, the Heart and Vascular Institute, the Institute for Personalized Medicine, the NIH-supported Clinical and Translational Science Institute, and the outstanding Core Facilities and Research Resources within the Penn State College of Medicine, including the Cryo-EM Center.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. Due to the financial and fiduciary responsibilities of this position, successful completion of a credit history check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

BENEFITS

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing.
• In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans.
• One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

For more detailed information, please visit ourBenefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.)

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