Research Assistant Professor of Genetics

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the field of genetics is seeking several Assistant Professors for its non-tenure research track. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research and scholarship in human genetics, with responsibilities including developing independent research programs and collaborating with national and international partners. The department values diversity and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Join a vibrant academic community dedicated to advancing the field of genetics and making a significant impact in health and medicine.

Qualifications

• Expertise in genetics, computational biology, and statistical genetics required.
• M.D. or Ph.D. or equivalent degree is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Develop collaborative and independent research programs in human genetics.
• Co-supervise postdoctoral fellows, students, and research staff.

Skills

computational biology

statistical genetics

population genetics

biomedical informatics

clinical genetics

pharmacogenetics/genomics

functional genomics

structural variation analysis

cancer genetics

human phenomics

genomic medicine

Education

M.D.

Ph.D.

Job description

The Department of Genetics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for several Assistant Professor positions in the non-tenure research track. Expertise is required in the specific area of genetics, and may include expertise in one or more of the following: computational biology, statistical genetics, population genetics, biomedical informatics, complex genetics, clinical genetics, pharmacogenetics/genomics, functional genomics, structural variation analysis, cancer genetics, human phenomics, and genomic medicine. Applicants must have an M.D. or Ph.D or equivalent degree.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include developing collaborative and independent research programs related to human genetics, co-supervision of postdoctoral fellows, students, and research staff, coordinating NIH-funded grant efforts with local, national, and international collaborators or independently, and active leadership in writing grants, reports, and manuscripts.

The Department of Genetics comprises a basic science faculty with diverse investigative interests and close affiliations with clinical departments at Penn Medicine as well as the neighboring Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Wistar Institute.

We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE. Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a 2-3 page research statement, and the names of three references

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.