Associate or Full Professor of Neurosurgery - Neuro-Oncology
Join the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Pennsylvania as an Associate or Full Professor specializing in neuro-onocology.
Best for:Best for experienced clinician-scientists and researchers with established federal funding and a strong publication record in neuro-oncology and cancer neuroscience.
Overview
The Department of Neurosurgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for an Associate or Full Professor position on the tenure track. The successful candidate will specialize in neuro-immuno-oncology, cancer neuroscience, and genomics, leading independent research and translating scientific discoveries into clinical settings. Responsibilities include teaching, mentoring students and fellows, and potentially managing core laboratory facilities. Applicants must demonstrate a strong academic record, leadership potential, and an externally funded research portfolio.
What you'll do
- Maintain an independent, robust, and federally-funded research program focused on neuro-oncology and related fields.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary investigators to translate laboratory discoveries into clinical applications.
- Teach and mentor undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows.
- Deliver formal academic lectures within the department and the Perelman School of Medicine.
- Provide leadership and management for departmental core facilities such as multiphoton imaging, -omics, and flow cytometry.
Requirements
Degree required: Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree
Language: English
Instruction: English
Publications: Continuous record of productivity and high-impact original papers as a project leader
- Expertise in neuro-immuno-oncology, cancer neuroscience, and genomics
- Demonstrated track record of federal research funding as a project leader
- Extensive record of high-impact original peer-reviewed publications
- Experience in mentoring junior researchers, students, or fellows
- Ability to lead interdisciplinary research and clinical translation initiatives
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2028-04-17 (America/New_York)
Candidates must submit their application materials through the designated online application portal linked in the job posting. Ensure all required documentation is uploaded prior to the deadline.
- CV
- Cover letter
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