Neuroblastoma Developmental Therapeutics and Solid Tumor Program; Assistant Professor, Clinicia...

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania is seeking an Assistant Professor in Pediatric Oncology within the Division of Oncology at the Perelman School of Medicine. This non-tenure clinician educator track role emphasizes expertise in neuroblastoma and involves clinical teaching, patient care, and research responsibilities.

Ideal candidates will possess an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. and have a strong scholarly record. Responsibilities include developing independent research and training future medical professionals in pediatric oncology.

Qualifications

• M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree required.
• Expertise in pediatric oncology and neuroblastoma essential.
• Teaching and clinical instruction responsibilities expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient and inpatient care for children with relapsed neuroblastoma.
• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Expand research efforts in pediatric solid tumors.

Skills

Expertise in neuroblastoma and pediatric solid malignancies

Clinical trial experience in precision medicine

Teaching and mentoring skills

Education

M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree

Board-certified or board-eligible in pediatric hematology/oncology

Job description

Neuroblastoma Developmental Therapeutics and Solid Tumor Program; Assistant Professor, Clinician Educator, Pediatric Oncology

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Jul 1, 2026

Close Date: Jul 1, 2028

The Division of Oncology in the Department of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure clinician educator track. Expertise is required in the specific area of neuroblastoma and other pediatric solid malignancies. Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree and be board-certified or board-eligible in pediatric hematology/oncology.

Teaching responsibilities may include didactic and clinical instruction of medical students, residents, post-doctoral fellows, instructors, and/or clinical research assistants and educational liaison with advanced practice providers.

Clinical responsibilities may include outpatient and inpatient care focused on children, adolescents, and young adults with relapsed neuroblastoma and childhood solid tumors at CHOP and active involvement in fellowship training and mentoring. The ideal candidate will have experience in early phase clinical trials of precision medicine therapeutics including immunotherapies for children with relapsed/refractory or high-risk neuroblastoma and other solid malignancies.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include expanding translational and clinical research efforts in pediatric solid tumors with a focus on neuroblastoma. Preferred applicants will have an established record of peer-reviewed scholarship and extramural grant funding. The successful candidate is expected to be academically productive, collaborative, and able to expand our already robust research enterprise. It is expected that >= 50% independent research effort funding will be secured within three years of appointment.

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.