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

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania is seeking a Research Assistant Professor for the Department of Neurosurgery with expertise in clinical laboratory multi-omics assay R&D. Responsibilities include leading cancer research initiatives, overseeing laboratory compliance, and contributing to collaborative projects. A Ph.D. and extensive experience in relevant fields are required.

Qualifications

• A minimum of five years of experience in clinical laboratory multi-omics assay R&D.
• Preferred experience in cancer research and clinical translational research.

Responsibilities

• Designing and validating cancer drug screen assays and profiling.
• Overseeing laboratory QI/QC programs and compliance with CLIA regulations.
• Developing collaborative research programs and coordinating NIH-funded grant efforts.

Skills

Clinical laboratory R&D

Multi-omics assay

Cancer research

Clinical translational research

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
Close Date:
Apr 21, 2027
Description:

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

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.