Research Assistant Professor of Medicine Faculty Position, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes ...

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a Research Assistant Professor. This position emphasizes transcriptional regulation and circadian biology, requiring excellent research qualifications and the ability to secure funding. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to diversity and excellence in medicine.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellent qualifications in research.
• Track record of publication in relevant fields.
• Ability to obtain and maintain extramural funding.

Responsibilities

• Generate and characterize novel reagents for gene expression.
• Analyze large next generation sequencing datasets.
• Study mouse models of circadian physiology regulators.

Skills

Transcriptional regulation

Genomic architecture

Circadian biology

Data analysis

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent degree

Job description

Research Assistant Professor of Medicine Faculty Position, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Open Date:
Nov 26, 2024
Close Date:
Nov 26, 2026
Description:

The Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism in the Department of Medicine 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 transcriptional regulation, including genomic architecture, and circadian biology, specifically in the fields of chromatin and transcription with emphasis on genome-wide approaches in diabetes and obesity models, preferably in circadian models. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include generating and characterizing novel reagents for gene expression, mouse models of regulators of circadian physiology, and analyzing large next generation sequencing datasets.

Applicants will have demonstrated excellent qualifications in research including a track record of publication in the areas of transcriptional regulation, including genomic architecture, and circadian biology. The successful candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain extramural funding.

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.

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.