Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Oct 21, 2022 Deadline: Oct 21, 2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
The Department of Genetics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for several Associate or Full Professor positions in the tenure track. Expertise is required in the specific area of human genetics, model systems genetics, and/or epigenetics, including chromatin structure, and mechanisms of gene regulation. Applicants must have an Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree.
Teaching responsibilities may include participating in graduate and medical school education.
Research or scholarship responsibilities may include carrying out an independent research program. Applicants should have a track record of extramural funding, have an established research program, and an outstanding record of publications.
The Department of Genetics comprises a basic science faculty with diverse investigative interests and close affiliations with clinical departments at Penn Medicine as well as the neighboring Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Wistar Institute.
Attractive laboratory space and substantial resources are available. For more information about the Department of Genetics, visit https://genetics.med.upenn.edu/.
Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a 2-3-page research statement, a diversity statement, as well as the names of 3 references.
We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE. Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, University of Pennsylvania, 421 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).
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