Assistant Professor - Research Track - Epigenetics Research Professor

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

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 in advanced genomics and super-resolution imaging for understanding epigenetics and tumor initiation and progression is required; MD or MD/PhD or equivalent degree is required; responsibilities include developing cancer epigenetics programs, co-supervision of trainees, coordinating

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD or equivalent required.
• Expertise in advanced genomics and imaging.
• Experience in cancer epigenetics and tumor biology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop collaborative and independent cancer epigenetics programs.
• Co-supervise postdocs, students, and staff.
• Coordinate NIH-funded grants with collaborators.
• Lead in writing grants, reports, and manuscripts.

Skills

Genomics

Epigenetics

Super-resolution imaging

Cancer biology

Education

MD

MD/PhD or equivalent

Job description

University of Pennsylvania: 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.