Assistant Professor — Pediatric Cardiovascular Research

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in Philadelphia invites applications for an Assistant Professor in the Pediatrics Department with a tenure-track focus on fundamental mechanistic or translational research in pediatric cardiovascular disease. Expertise in cardiac development, immune or metabolic origins, and genetic-based therapeutics is desirable.

Candidates must hold MD and/or PhD or equivalent, and establish an independent, extramurally funded program.

Qualifications

• MD/PhD or equivalent required.
• Tenure-track faculty appointment in pediatrics or related department.
• Establish an independent, extramurally funded research program.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a high-impact research program in pediatric cardiovascular disease.
• Participate in graduate and medical student education; mentor trainees at multiple career stages.
• Present lectures and lead didactic sessions as appropriate.

Skills

Research independence

Mentoring

Teaching

Grant writing

Education

MD or PhD

Job description

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in Philadelphia invites applications for an Assistant Professor in the Pediatrics Department with a tenure-track focus on fundamental mechanistic or translational research in pediatric cardiovascular disease. Expertise in cardiac development, immune or metabolic origins, and genetic-based therapeutics is desirable.

Candidates must hold MD and/or PhD or equivalent, and establish an independent, extramurally funded program.