Eligibility for appointment as Associate or Full Professor at the University of Pennsylvania.
Established, externally funded research program in environmental health sciences or related field.
Strong leadership experience in academic or research settings.
Preferred experience includes leadership of large, multidisciplinary initiatives.
Involvement with NIEHS-funded programs or environmental health core centers is a plus.
Commitment to health equity and community-engaged research desired.
Responsibilities
Articulate and advance a scientific and strategic vision for the Center for Environmental & Exposure Health (CEET).
Lead and integrate multidisciplinary environmental health research programs.
Oversee governance and structure of CEET cores and programs.
Maintain and strengthen NIEHS funding for environmental health sciences.
Foster mentoring and development for early-stage researchers and trainees.
Promote community engagement and translation of research findings.
Advocate for environmental health sciences within the University and externally.
Benefits
Opportunity to impact environmental health sciences at a leading university.
Role involves engagement with diverse multidisciplinary teams.
Access to robust funding opportunities through NIEHS and related programs.
Professional development opportunities for mentoring and career growth.
Promotion of health equity through community-based research initiatives.
Full Job Description
Description
The Director will be expected to: • Articulate and advance a compelling scientific and strategic vision for CEET • Lead and integrate multidisciplinary research programs in environmental health sciences • Oversee CEET cores, programs, and governance structures • Maintain and strengthen NIEHS Environmental Health Sciences Core Center funding • Foster mentoring, training, and career development for early-stage investigators and trainees • Promote meaningful community engagement and translation of environmental health research • Serve as an advocate for environmental health sciences across the University and beyond
Candidates for the position must hold a PhD and/or MD degree and qualify for an appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level in the Standing Faculty of the PSOM at the University of Pennsylvania. The faculty appointment will be in a department within the School of Medicine that aligns with the successful candidate's scientific expertise. Candidates should have a strong record of leadership as well as an established, externally funded research program in environmental health sciences or a closely related field. The impact of the research program will be carefully reviewed.
Preferred qualifications include: • Experience leading large, multidisciplinary or center-level initiatives • Prior involvement with NIEHS-funded programs or environmental health core centers • Demonstrated commitment to health equity and community-engaged research
Applications are due July 23, 2026. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter describing leadership experience and vision for CEET, a curriculum vitae and a brief statement of research to the attention of Garret A. FitzGerald, MD via this posting.
About University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania is a private Ivy League research university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1740 by Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Penn is known for its strong undergraduate and graduate programs in business, law, medicine, engineering, and social sciences. The university has a total enrollment of approximately 26,000 students, including 10,000 undergraduates and 16,000 graduate and professional students. Penn has a diverse student body, with students from all 50 states and over 100 countries. The university has a strong research program, with over $1 billion in annual research expenditures.
