Assistant Professor - Research Track - Neonatology

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in Philadelphia is seeking candidates for Assistant Professor positions in the Division of Neonatology & Newborn Services. Applicants should have an M.D or M.D./Ph.D. degree and must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neonatal‑Perinatal Medicine.

Responsibilities include conducting original research and teaching postdocs and fellows. Candidates should demonstrate excellence in laboratory research with a strong publication record.

Qualifications

• Must have an M.D or M.D./Ph.D. degree.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neonatal‑Perinatal Medicine.
• Evidence of high-quality, original research.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality research in neonatology.
• Education of postdocs and fellows.
• Formal lectures within the Division and Department.

Skills

Board Certified in Neonatal‑Perinatal Medicine

Collaborative research skills

Laboratory research excellence

Education

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

Job description

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Open Date

Nov 17, 2025

Deadline

Nov 17, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Division of Neonatology & Newborn Services in the Department of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for several Assistant Professor positions in the non‑tenure research track. Applicants must have an M.D or M.D./Ph.D. degree. Applicants must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neonatal‑Perinatal Medicine by the American Board of Pediatrics or Internal Medicine.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include having a national reputation for collaborative or independent research of high quality with distinctive, original, and expert intellectual contributions. For Full Professor rank, candidates must show evidence of an international reputation for their scientific accomplishments. Candidates must demonstrate excellence in basic laboratory research with a publication record in neonatology, developmental or molecular medicine.

Teaching responsibilities may include education of postdocs and fellows as well as formal lecture opportunities within the Division and Department.