Assistant Professor of Medicine (Nephrology)
Faculty position leading an independent nephrology research program using epidemiology and machine learning.
Best for:Early‑career investigators with a PhD in epidemiology or related fields who have strong machine‑learning skills and aim to build a translational nephrology research program.
Overview
The Division of Nephrology in Penn State College of Medicine is hiring a non‑tenure line Assistant Professor of Medicine. The role focuses on developing an independent, externally funded research program that applies epidemiologic and machine learning methods to cardiovascular‑kidney‑metabolic disease. The incumbent will collaborate across nephrology, cardiology, endocrinology and translational medicine, mentor trainees, and contribute to departmental service. Candidates must hold a PhD in epidemiology or a related discipline and demonstrate a strong publication record and potential for extramural funding.
What you'll do
- Establish and lead an independent research program funded by external grants.
- Apply epidemiologic and machine‑learning techniques to large clinical datasets.
- Develop predictive models for cardiovascular‑kidney‑metabolic disease.
- Collaborate with investigators in nephrology, cardiology, endocrinology, and translational medicine.
- Mentor graduate students, medical residents, and junior investigators.
- Participate in departmental service and curriculum activities as required.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in epidemiology or a related field
Language: English; proficiency required
Instruction: English
Publications: Strong record of peer‑reviewed publications
- Expertise in epidemiologic study design and analysis
- Proficiency in machine‑learning and predictive modeling
- Experience handling large health‑care data sets
- Strong record of peer‑reviewed publications
- Demonstrated ability to obtain or plan extramural funding
Funding & terms
How to apply
Submit your application through the HigherEdJobs portal using the provided link. Upload all required documents and follow the online instructions. The application will be reviewed by the Division of Nephrology hiring committee.
- Curriculum vitae
- Cover letter
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
- Three reference letters
- Transcripts
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