Pediatric Cardiovascular Researcher — Tenure-Track Faculty

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive start-up package

Institutional mentoring

Career-development resources

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in the tenure track focused on pediatric cardiovascular disease. Candidates should have expertise in fundamental and translational research, particularly related to cardiac development and metabolism.

Responsibilities include establishing an independent research program, teaching medical students, and participating in clinical duties as applicable. A competitive start-up package and resources are provided for research development.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have an M.D. and/or Ph.D. or equivalent degree.
• Demonstrated potential for independent, high-impact scholarship.
• Vision for leveraging collaborative environment for research.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a research program in pediatric heart disease.
• Participate in medical education and mentor trainees.
• Conduct outpatient and inpatient consult duties.

Skills

Expertise in pediatric cardiovascular disease

Fundamental mechanistic research

Translational research

Experience in teaching

Ability to obtain funding

Education

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

Job description

The University of Pennsylvania invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in the tenure track focused on pediatric cardiovascular disease. Candidates should have expertise in fundamental and translational research, particularly related to cardiac development and metabolism.

Responsibilities include establishing an independent research program, teaching medical students, and participating in clinical duties as applicable. A competitive start-up package and resources are provided for research development.