Instructor in Translational Medicine and Human Genetics

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

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. The appointment will be initially for one year and renewal is contingent on performance and funding. Applicants should have a Ph.D.

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

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.D. degree required.
• Expertise in human genetics, developmental genetics, epigenetics, functional genomics, or computational genomics.
• Experience designing genetic experiments and preparing manuscripts.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Human genetics

Developmental genetics

Epigenetics

Functional genomics

Computational genomics

Education

Ph.D.

M.D.

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
Aug 24, 2026
Deadline
Aug 24, 2028 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.