Associate Professor, Cancer Biology - BRCA Research

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Cancer Biology at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, seeks candidates for an Associate Professor in the tenure track. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree.

Responsibilities include focused teaching, mentoring graduate and postdoctoral trainees, and establishing a robust externally funded research program. A strong educational mission commitment is essential for collaboration within Penn Medicine.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching at graduate or undergraduate levels.
• Strong commitment to the educational mission of the University of Pennsylvania.
• Ability to develop and lead externally funded independent research programs.
• Strong publication record in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Experience or focus on BRCA-related cancers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach focused classroom teaching in the area of expertise and mentor graduate, undergraduate students, postdocs and other trainees.
• Maintain an externally funded, independent research program leading to impactful publications.
• Contribute to the educational mission of the university and department.
• Collaborate with Penn Cancer Biology, the Basser Center and the broader University community.

Skills

Teaching experience

Mentoring

Collaborative research

Education

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

Job description

The Department of Cancer Biology at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, seeks candidates for an Associate Professor in the tenure track. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree.

Responsibilities include focused teaching, mentoring graduate and postdoctoral trainees, and establishing a robust externally funded research program. A strong educational mission commitment is essential for collaboration within Penn Medicine.