Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Human Genetics

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Philadelphia seeks an Assistant Professor for the Division of Human Genetics. This tenure track role requires expertise in human genetics and related fields. Responsibilities include teaching medical students, providing clinical services, and developing independent research programs. Candidates must hold an M.D. and/or Ph.D. with board certification in medical genetics and genomics. The position emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and is part of a vibrant academic community.

Qualifications

• Expertise in human genetics and related fields such as computational biology and genomics.
• Must have an M.D. and/or Ph.D. or equivalent degree.
• Board certification in medical genetics and genomics is required.

Responsibilities

• Teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Provide inpatient or outpatient services at various sites.
• Develop independent research programs related to human genetics.

Skills

Genetics expertise

Computational biology

Statistical genetics

Population genetics

Biomedical informatics

Education

MD or PhD or equivalent

Board certification in medical genetics and genomics

Job description

Position Overview

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Division of Human Genetics 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 human genetics, and may include expertise in one or more of the following: computational biology, statistical genetics, population genetics, biomedical informatics, complex genetics, clinical genetics, pharmacogenetics/genomics, functional genomics, structural variation analysis, cancer genetics, human phenomics, and genomic medicine. Applicants must have an M.D. and/or Ph.D. or equivalent degree. The candidate must be board certified in medical genetics and genomics.

Teaching Responsibilities

Teaching responsibilities may include the teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows, as well as formal lecture opportunities within the department.

Clinical Responsibilities

Clinical responsibilities may include inpatient or outpatient services at CHOP’s Main campus and other sites. The Division leads multiple outpatient clinical programs, including 13 programs, providing care in over 7,500 outpatient encounters per year. Multispecialty programs within the Division include clinical experts in genetics, pediatrics, psychology, oncology, endocrinology, cardiology, pathology, among other disciplines, who are frequently partnered with leaders in associated research fields.

The Division has a strong inpatient presence at the Main CHOP Hospital Campus in Philadelphia with three consultative services (mitochondrial medicine, metabolism, and clinical genetics) and a primary metabolism inpatient service. The Division also maintains virtual consultative services at the new CHOP community-based hospital in King of Prussia and external hospitals. Numerous inpatient attendings provide primary and consultative care for over 2,500 inpatient encounters per year.

Research or Scholarship Responsibilities

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include developing collaborative and independent research programs related to human genetics, co‑supervision of postdoctoral fellows, students, and research staff, coordinating NIH‑funded grant efforts with local, national, and international collaborators, and participation in writing grants, reports, and manuscripts.

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.