Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Basic and Translational Research in Pediatric Cancer

University of Pennsylvania; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania's Children;s Hospital of Philadelphia invites applications for an Assistant Professor in the tenure track to lead basic and translational research in pediatric cancer, with focus on NIH-funded programs. The position combines research leadership with clinical and teaching responsibilities in pediatric hematology/oncology.

Applicants must hold an MD or MD/PhD or equivalent, and be board certified or eligible in pediatric hematology/oncology.

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD or equivalent degree.
• Board certified or eligible in pediatric hematology/oncology.

Responsibilities

• Teaching medical students, residents, and fellows in pediatric hematology/oncology.
• Clinical care as attending physician for children with cancer.
• Direct NIH-funded basic and translational research program in pediatric cancer.

Skills

Clinical expertise in pediatric cancer

Teaching

Research leadership

Education

MD or MD/PhD or equivalent

Job description

Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Basic and Translational Research in Pediatric Cancer

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Oct 28, 2026

Deadline: Oct 28, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Division of Oncology in the Department of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the tenure track. Expertise is required in the specific area of basic and translational research focused on pediatric cancer. Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Board certified or eligible in pediatric hematology/oncology.

Teaching responsibilities

• Teaching responsibilities may include teaching and research training of medical students, graduate students, residents, medical fellows in pediatric hematology/oncology or other disciplines, and post-doctoral fellows.

Clinical responsibilities

• Clinical responsibilities may include serving as attending physician participating in the inpatient and outpatient care of children, adolescents and young adults with pediatric cancer.

Research or scholarship responsibilities

• Research or scholarship responsibilities may include directing an independent NIH-funded research program focused on basic and translational research directly related to pediatric cancer. Candidates should have a track record of successful extramural funding.

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.