Research Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Neurosurgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure research track. The focus is on immunology, bioengineering, tumor biology, and immuno-oncology, with responsibilities including developing collaborative and independent research programs centered on primary and metastatic brain cancers.

Teaching opportunities may be available.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or MD/PhD degree required.

Responsibilities

• Develop both collaborative and independent research programs focused on primary and metastatic brain cancers.
• Perform model development and validation for translational Brain tumor research.
• Apply bioengineering approaches to treatment administration.
• Conduct correlative studies within ongoing clinical trials.
• Generate and explore new immunotherapy approaches; opportunities for teaching within the department.

Skills

Immunology

Bioengineering

Tumor biology

Immuno-oncology

Education

Ph.D. or MD/PhD

Job description

Research Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery

Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Nov 02, 2026 Deadline: Nov 02, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The Department of Neurosurgery 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 immunology, bioengineering, tumor biology, and immuno-oncology. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree. Research or scholarship responsibilities may include developing both collaborative and independent research programs focused on primary and metastatic brain cancers. The research focus will synergize with the existing translational program to develop novel therapies for brain tumors. This includes model development and validation, bioengineering approaches to treatment administration, correlative studies of ongoing clinical trials, and the generation of new immunotherapy approaches. Preferred applicant may also have limited teaching opportunities to include mentoring undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, as well as providing formal lectures within the Department of Neurosurgery and the Perelman School of Medicine.

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.