Assistant Professor - Research Track - Epigenetics Research Professor

Upenn; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, seeks an Assistant Professor in a non-tenure research track. The candidate should have expertise in advanced genomics and super-resolution imaging for understanding epigenetics in tumor initiation and progression.

The role includes developing collaborative and independent research programs, co-supervising researchers, and leading grant writing and manuscript preparation.

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD or equivalent degree.
• Expertise in advanced genomics and super-resolution imaging relevant to cancer epigenetics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead independent and collaborative research programs in cancer epigenetics.
• Co-supervise postdocs, students, and research staff; coordinate NIH-funded grant efforts with collaborators.

Skills

Genomics

Epigenetics

Super-resolution imaging

Cancer biology

Education

MD or MD/PhD or equivalent

Job description

University of Pennsylvania: Perelman School of Medicine: Perelman School of Medicine - Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Open Date

Jan 07, 2026

Deadline

Jan 07, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

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.