Assistant Professor, Molecular & Precision Medicine

Penn State University

United States

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USD 100,000 - 150,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

Penn State University in Hershey, PA invites applications for Assistant Professor non-tenure line positions in aging biology, infectious diseases, cancer biology, mucosal immunology, regenerative biology, and advanced model systems. Successful candidates will join a collaborative environment with core facilities for genomics, proteomics, imaging, and computational biology.

Responsibilities include developing an independent research program, mentoring trainees, publishing in high-impact journals,

Qualifications

PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in a relevant field.
Evidence of strong postdoctoral training and high-quality publications.
Research focus in aging biology, infectious diseases, cancer biology, mucosal biology, or organoid models.
Ability to establish an independent, externally funded program.
Excellent organizational, communication, and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain an externally funded research program in molecular and precision medicine.
Conduct impactful research in aging biology, infectious diseases, cancer biology, or organoid systems.
Develop and apply cutting-edge molecular and cellular approaches to disease mechanisms.
Collaborate with clinicians and translational researchers to address clinically relevant problems.
Publish high-impact research and contribute to national scientific visibility.
Mentor students and postdocs and contribute to teaching and training activities.