Research Assistant Professor of Genetics

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

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania is seeking several Research Assistant Professors of Genetics in the non-tenure research track. Ideal candidates will have expertise in various genetics fields and demonstrate strong research and leadership capabilities. Applicants must hold an M.D. or Ph.D. and be committed to advancing research in genetics.

Qualifications

• Required expertise includes various genetics specialties and strong research proficiency.
• Candidates should have the ability to lead grant writing and research programs.
• Active engagement in supervising research staff and students is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop collaborative and independent research programs related to human genetics.
• Supervise postdoctoral fellows, students, and research staff.
• Coordinate NIH-funded grant efforts and lead in grant writing.

Skills

Expertise in genetics

Computational biology

Statistical genetics

Population genetics

Biomedical informatics

Research leadership

Grant writing

Education

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

Job description

Research Assistant Professor of Genetics


Location: Philadelphia, PA
Open Date: May 21, 2024
Deadline: May 21, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

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.


Qualifications


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


To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/146083

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.










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