Pennsylvania State University

Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Basic and Translational Research in Pediatric Cancer

Pennsylvania State University$90K — $130K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent degree required
  • Board certification or eligibility in pediatric hematology/oncology
  • Demonstrated expertise in basic and translational research focused on pediatric cancer
  • Track record of successful extramural funding
  • Experience in teaching or research training in pediatric hematology/oncology

Responsibilities

  • Direct an independent NIH-funded research program
  • Teach and train medical students, graduate students, and post-doctoral fellows
  • Provide clinical care to pediatric cancer patients as attending physician
  • Engage in research and scholarship related to pediatric cancer
  • Participate in inpatient and outpatient care of young patients

Benefits

  • Academic appointment at a prestigious institution
  • Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Support for research initiatives and grant applications
  • Involvement in teaching the next generation of clinicians and researchers
Full Job Description
Description

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Division of Oncology in the Department of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the tenure track. Expertise is required in the specific area of basic and translational research focused on pediatric cancer. Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Board certified or eligible in pediatric hematology/oncology.

Teaching responsibilities may include teaching and research training of medical students, graduate students, residents, medical fellows in pediatric hematology/oncology or other disciplines, and post-doctoral fellows.

Clinical responsibilities may include serving as attending physician participating in the inpatient and outpatient care of children, adolescents and young adults with pediatric cancer.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include directing an independent NIH-funded research program focused on basic and translational research directly related to pediatric cancer. Candidates should have a track record of successful extramural funding.

About Pennsylvania State University

Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) is a public research university with its flagship campus in University Park, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1855, Penn State is one of the largest universities in the United States, with more than 100,000 students enrolled across its 24 campuses. The university offers more than 160 majors and has a strong focus on research, with more than $1 billion in research expenditures annually. Penn State is a member of the Big Ten Conference and has a strong athletic program, with 31 varsity sports teams. The university has a large alumni network, with more than 700,000 living alumni.
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