Instructor in Translational Medicine and Human Genetics

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Division of Translational Medicine and Human Genetics in the Department of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for Instructor positions in Academic Support Staff. These appointments are initially for one year, with renewal based on performance and funding, limited to three years. Applicants must have a Ph.D.

and/or M.D. and expertise in human genetics, developmental genetics, epigenetics, functional genomics, or computational genomics.

Qualifications

• Expertise in human genetics, developmental genetics, epigenetics, functional genomics, or computational genomics.
• Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree required.
• Academic appointment as Instructor with initial one-year term and renewal based on performance and funding (up to three years).

Responsibilities

• Design and carry out genetic experiments.
• Prepare manuscripts and supervise students.
• Mentorship in grant writing and grant proposals.

Skills

Genetics research

Experiment design

Manuscript preparation

Student supervision

Grant writing mentorship

Education

Ph.D./M.D.

Tools

Genomics tools

Job description

University of Pennsylvania: Perelman School of Medicine: Perelman School of Medicine - Department of Medicine: Perelman School of Medicine - Medicine - Translational Medicine and Human Genetics

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Open Date

Nov 13, 2024

Deadline

Nov 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Division of Translational Medicine and Human Genetics in the Department of Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for several Instructor positions in the Academic Support Staff. This appointment will be initially for one (1) year and continuation during that time period and renewal are based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding (limited to three (3) years). Expertise is required in the specific area of human genetics, developmental genetics, epigenetics, functional genomics, or computational genomics. Applicants must have an Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree.

Responsibilities may include designing and carrying out genetic experiments, as well as preparation of manuscripts and supervision of students.

The successful applicant will have an opportunity to receive mentorship in grant writing and grant proposals suitable to early-stage academic investigators.

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.