Assistant Professor - Humanized Liver Disease Research

Upenn; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, seeks an Assistant Professor on a non-tenure research track. Expertise in humanized models for liver disease and hepatic fibrosis is required, with a PhD or equivalent degree.

Candidates will lead an independently funded program, collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, and contribute to anti-fibrotic strategies while supporting Penn's commitment to excellence and diversity.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field and expertise in humanized models for liver disease.
• Demonstrated ability to lead independent research in hepatic fibrosis or related liver diseases.
• Excellent collaboration across basic, clinical and translational research teams.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead an independent research program focusing on anti-fibrotic targets.
• Publish and secure funding to advance liver disease models.
• Collaborate across basic, clinical, and translational researchers to translate findings.

Skills

Liver disease research

Education

PhD in a related field

Job description

The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, seeks an Assistant Professor on a non-tenure research track. Expertise in humanized models for liver disease and hepatic fibrosis is required, with a PhD or equivalent degree.

Candidates will lead an independently funded program, collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, and contribute to anti-fibrotic strategies while supporting Penn's commitment to excellence and diversity.