Research Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery specializing in Translational Immunotherapy in the...

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania seeks an Assistant Professor (non-tenure research track) in Neurosurgery, focusing on translational immunotherapy for brain cancers. Candidates should have a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D.

and expertise spanning immunology, bioengineering, tumor biology, and immuno-oncology. The role emphasizes developing both collaborative and independent programs, aligning with the translational program to advance novel therapies for brain tumors, and may include limited teaching and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. required.
• Expertise in immunology, bioengineering, tumor biology and immuno-oncology.
• Research on brain cancers with translational focus.

Responsibilities

• Develop collaborative and independent research programs in brain cancer translational immunotherapy.
• Contribute to model development, validation, and bioengineering approaches for therapy administration.
• Conduct correlative studies with ongoing clinical trials and develop new immunotherapy approaches.

Skills

Immunology

Bioengineering

Tumor biology

Immuno-oncology

Education

Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D.

Job description

Research Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery specializing in Translational Immunotherapy in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Nov 2, 2026

Close Date: Nov 2, 2028

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 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.