Assistant Professor - Tenure Track, Division of Experimental Pathology
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania seek an innovative faculty member to lead an independent research program in pediatric disease mechanisms.
Best for:Early-career researchers with a strong track record in molecular pathology or pediatric disease mechanisms and a clear vision for independent research.
Overview
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania are recruiting a tenure-track Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will establish and lead an independent, extramurally funded research program focused on the mechanistic basis of pediatric diseases. We are particularly interested in applicants utilizing molecular tools and platform technologies such as functional genomics, proteomics, or genome engineering. The role offers a collaborative environment with access to extensive research resources, core facilities, and patient materials across the Penn/CHOP campus. Faculty are expected to contribute to the training of undergraduate, graduate, and medical students, as well as postdoctoral fellows.
What you'll do
- Establish and maintain an independent, extramurally funded research program.
- Utilize molecular tools and innovative technologies to investigate the mechanistic basis of pediatric diseases.
- Provide high-quality training and mentorship for undergraduate, graduate, and medical students.
- Supervise and mentor clinical and postdoctoral fellows.
- Engage in collaborative research across the University of Pennsylvania and CHOP research communities.
- Contribute to the departmental and institutional research mission.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD and/or MD
Language: English
Instruction: English
Publications: Clear record of productivity and research accomplishments.
- Strong postdoctoral or fellowship research experience.
- Demonstrated intellectual independence and leadership potential.
- Clear record of research productivity and ingenuity.
- High potential for securing extramural research funding.
- Must hold a PhD and/or MD degree.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2028-09-16 (America/New_York)
Interested candidates should submit their application materials through the provided Interfolio portal. Ensure all required documentation is uploaded according to the instructions on the application site.
- CV
- Research statement
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