Research Assistant Professor of Informatics

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine in Philadelphia invites applications for a Research Assistant Professor of Informatics in the non-tenure research track. The successful candidate will develop and apply biomedical informatics methods and collaborate with a standing faculty on extramural research funding proposals.

The position requires a Ph.D. or equivalent and a track record in publishing peer-reviewed work; postdoctoral training is encouraged and experience in NLP,

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree required.
• Expertise in biomedical informatics methods development and applications.
• Postdoctoral training encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research with standing faculty on collaborative studies.
• Develop, evaluate, or apply biomedical informatics methods.
• Attract and maintain extramural funding.
• Publish peer-reviewed manuscripts.

Skills

Biomedical informatics methods

NLP

AI & Machine Learning

Clinical informatics

Research publication

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent degree

Job description

Research Assistant Professor of Informatics

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Oct 1, 2026

Close Date: Oct 1, 2028

Description

The Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Informatics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure research track. Expertise is required in the specific area of biomedical informatics methods development and applications. Candidates with postdoctoral training are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include conducting research with a standing faculty member involving collaborative research studies, and the development, evaluation, or application of biomedical informatics methods. Candidates with experience in NLP, AI and Machine Learning, bioinformatics, translational bioinformatics, clinical informatics, clinical research informatics, consumer health informatics, and/or public health informatics are encouraged to apply.

Research track faculty typically work on extramurally-funded research within a research group led by a standing faculty member. The successful candidate will be expected to attract and maintain extramural funding. They should have experience conducting research and publishing peer reviewed manuscripts.

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.