Research Assistant Professor

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Pennsylvania seek a Research Assistant Professor. This non-tenure track role focuses on clinical laboratory multi-omics assay development, particularly in cancer research. Responsibilities include assay design, oversight of QI/QC programs, and collaboration on NIH-funded grants. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. and extensive experience in the field.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in clinical laboratory multi-omics assay under CLIA.
• Preferred experience in cancer research and clinical translational research.

Responsibilities

• Designing and validating cancer drug screen assays.
• Overseeing laboratory QI/QC programs and compliance with CLIA regulations.
• Developing collaborative research programs related to cancer multi-omics.

Skills

Clinical laboratory multi-omics assay R&D

Cancer research

Clinical translational research

Grant writing

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent degree

Job description

Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia


Location: Philadelphia, PA
Open Date: Apr 21, 2025
Deadline: Apr 21, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Department of Neurosurgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure research track. Expertise is required in the specific area of clinical laboratory multi-omics assay R&D under CLIA environment and experience in cancer research and clinical translational research is preferred. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include designing and clinical validating cancer drug screen assays including cell/tissue culture, drug sensitivity profiling, multi-omics assays for cell and organoid genomic profiling under CLIA environment. In addition, the preferred applicant will be responsible for overseeing laboratory QI/QC programs and ensuring laboratory compliance with CLIA regulations. Further research responsibilities will also include developing collaborative research programs related to cancer multi-omics, co-supervision of postdoctoral fellows, students, and research staff, coordinating NIH-funded grant efforts with local, national, and international collaborators, and participation in writing grants, reports, and manuscripts.

A minimum of five years of experience in clinical laboratory multi-omics assay R&D under CLIA environment is required. Preferred applicant must also have experience in cancer research and clinical translational research.


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