Full/Associate Professor-Tenure Track-Alzheimer’s Disease Genetics and Genomics

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 160,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, seeks an Associate or Full Professor for a tenure-track appointment in Alzheimer's disease genetics and genomics. Candidates should have a Ph.D.

or equivalent and a strong record in human genetics, genomics, and related fields. The appointee will lead an independent program, contribute to teaching across medical, graduate, and postdoctoral settings, and engage with PNGC resources,

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent required for tenure-track appointment.
• Expertise in human genetics/genomics and related fields.
• Candidates should demonstrate potential for independent funded research.

Responsibilities

• Teach PhD students, medical students, residents, and fellows; contribute to course direction and lectures.
• Develop and lead an independent research program in Alzheimer's disease genetics/genomics.
• Engage with PNGC and biobank resources; participate in departmental and PNGC service activities.

Skills

Genetics & Genomics

Bioinformatics

Computer Science

Neuroscience

Neurology

Education

PhD or PhD equivalent

Job description

Full/Associate Professor-Tenure Track-Alzheimer's Disease Genetics and Genomics

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Dec 23, 2024

Deadline: Dec 23, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Associate or Full Professor position in the tenure track. Expertise is required in the specific area of human genetics/genomics, computer science, bioinformatics, neuroscience, neurology, or related fields. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or Ph.D equivalent degree required.

Teaching responsibilities

Teaching responsibilities may include mentoring of PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows, as well as formal course directing and lecture opportunities within the Perelman School of Medicine.

Research or scholarship responsibilities

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include (1) Identification of genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's Disease utilizing PNGC's extensive data collection and cutting-edge genomic analysis tools; (2) Development of genomic biomarkers for early diagnosis and risk prediction using genetic and genomic approaches; (3) Functional genomics and mechanisms of neurodegeneration genetic susceptibility; (4) Therapeutic target discovery and validation by integrating human genetic and functional data; (5) Investigation of the genetic basis of neurodegenerative diseases across diverse populations to understand health disparities.

The Penn Neurodegeneration Genomics Center (PNGC) at the University of Pennsylvania is a premier research institute at the forefront of understanding the genetic mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative diseases. PNGC is renowned for its interdisciplinary approach, combining genomics, bioinformatics, neuroscience, and clinical research. Our faculty members benefit from the center's substantial grant funding and leadership roles in major consortia and unparalleled opportunities for high-impact research and access to extensive biobank resources. PNGC is uniquely positioned to drive groundbreaking discoveries in conditions including Alzheimer's disease, Progress Supranuclear Palsy, and other related dementias.

As a tenure-track faculty member, the appointee will display accomplishment in developing a nationally or internationally recognized independent research program supported by extramural funding and synergizing with the PNGC AD genetics portfolio. For full professor appointment leadership in the field should be evident.

Priorities and Service

Priorities will be given to candidates with strengths in managing large collaborative genomics research projects, can contribute to or synergize with our primary Alzheimer's disease (AD) genetics portfolio. Additionally, as a senior faculty member in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and PNGC, the candidate is expected to participate in departmental and PNGC service activities, such as committees or other leadership roles.

We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE. Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

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.