Assistant Professor, Research Track, CHOP

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution is seeking an Assistant Professor for their research track. The role requires strong expertise in psychiatric genetics, neuroimaging, and data analysis. An M.D. or Ph.D. is essential along with familiarity with tools like PennCNV and GAMLSS. Responsibilities will include leading a bioinformatics team, conducting research, and independent grant writing. This full-time position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly in an educational setting focused on psychiatric research.

Qualifications

• M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent degree required.
• Expertise in psychiatric genetics and neuroimaging necessary.
• Familiarity with relevant tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct data analysis to support research.
• Disseminate research findings to various stakeholders.
• Lead a team of bioinformatics staff.
• Write grants independently.
• Supervise students in research activities.

Skills

Psychiatric genetics

Psychiatric neuroimaging

Data analysis

Independent grant writing

Supervising students

Education

M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent degree

Tools

PennCNV

parseCNV2

recon-all-clinical

GAMLSS

Job description

Assistant Professor, Research Track, CHOP

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Department of Psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure research track.

Expertise is required in psychiatric genetics, psychiatric neuroimaging, and combined imaging-genetics studies using clinically-acquired brain magnetic resonance imaging archives. Familiarity with PennCNV, parseCNV2, recon-all-clinical, and GAMLSS is preferred. Applicants must have an M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent degree.

Responsibilities

• Data analysis
• Disseminating research findings
• Leading a team of bioinformatics staff
• Independent grant writing
• Supervising students

Qualifications

• M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent degree
• Expertise in psychiatric genetics, psychiatric neuroimaging, and combined imaging-genetics studies
• Familiarity with PennCNV, parseCNV2, recon-all-clinical, and GAMLSS

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Education and Training

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.