Assistant Professor - Research Track - Epigenetics Research Professor

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Philadelphia seeks an Assistant Professor in the non-tenure research track. The role requires expertise in advanced genomics and imaging techniques to study the relationship between epigenetics and tumor development. Responsibilities include developing research initiatives in cancer biology, supervising research fellows, and leading grant writing efforts. Candidates must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree. Join a collaborative environment at the forefront of medical research.

Qualifications

• Expertise in advanced genomics and super-resolution imaging techniques.
• Ability to develop collaborative and independent research programs.
• Experience in cancer biology and epigenetics.

Responsibilities

• Develop research programs related to cancer epigenetics.
• Co-supervise postdoctoral fellows and students.
• Lead grant writing and reports.
• Lead writing of grants, reports and manuscripts.

Skills

Genomics

Super-resolution imaging

Epigenetics

Cancer biology

Education

M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree

Job description

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure research track. Expertise is required in the specific area of advanced genomics and super-resolution imaging techniques appropriate for the understanding of the interplay of epigenetics and tumor initiation and progression. Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include developing collaborative and independent research programs related to cancer epigenetics, co-supervision of postdoctoral fellows, students, and research staff, coordinating NIH-funded grant efforts with local, national, and international collaborators or independently, and active leadership in writing grants, reports, and manuscripts.

The selected candidate will participate in cancer biology and epigenetic programs at Penn Medicine.

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.